Changing the World Through Entrepreneurial Action

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship empowers students to act entrepreneurially and create impact in all their endeavors.

I&E serves students across Duke, connecting them to courses, co-curricular programs, mentoring, resources, community, and intellectual leadership.

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Duke’s Office of Translation & Commercialization helps you protect, market, and license your research to commercial partners and supports company formation.

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Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

I&E works to provide all Duke students with an education in entrepreneurial action—the ability to realize innovation and effect change. Whenever possible, our students learn by doing, working on their own projects or assignments for real-world clients in diverse, interdisciplinary teams.

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Whether you’re looking for space, funding, or community support, I&E will work to connect you to the right resources for your idea or project.

SOCIAL INNOVATION

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As a leader in the field of social innovation, Duke connects future changemakers across schools and disciplines to the resources, mentorship, and community they need to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.

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Innovation is everywhere at Duke. Explore the many ways the Duke community is working to change the world through innovation and entrepreneurship.

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INNOVATION AT DUKE

Five Questions With John Antonelli, Co-Founder of Real

John Antonelli ’23, a Melissa & Doug Entrepreneur, answered questions about his venture, Real. Tell us about your venture

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Five Questions With Valencia Hochberg, Founder of Zoom Across Borders

Valencia Hochberg ’25, a Melissa & Doug Entrepreneur, answered questions about her company, Zoom Across Borders. Tell us

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I don't think I would have gotten where I am today without Duke's resources in innovation and entrepreneurship. Kasper Kubica Carpe Cofounder, COO

Due to all of the support systems available for students at Duke, the dream of being a successful entrepreneur seems attainable. Toya Wallace '23 Master of Arts & Liberal Studies student

DUKE-UNICEF INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

Building on a 70-year history of innovating for children, UNICEF has partnered with Duke University to identify the world’s most pressing challenges for youth today—and to find the bold minds who can come up with the solutions.

I&E UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

One of Duke’s most popular certificates supports students in becoming more creative, more resilient, and better equipped for any career path.