Welcome to Duke I&E
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) empowers the Duke community to lead with creativity, resilience, and impact. From launching ventures to tackling big challenges, we help you think boldly and act with purpose. A hub of programs, faculty, and global connections—born from Duke Interdisciplinary Studies and Fuqua—we equip innovators to shape the future.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
We teach our community to innovate with an emphasis on:
- Curiosity and creative problem solving
- Empathy via deep understanding of customers
- Managing uncertainty through disciplined action
- Resilience and learning to fail
- Ethical understanding of purpose, values, and responsibilities
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
A message from Duke I&E Director Jamie Jones
“In a world defined by rapid change and complex challenges, the ability to think entrepreneurially is no longer optional; it’s essential. At Duke I&E, we empower students to meet this moment by cultivating the competencies, confidence, and community they need to turn ideas into action.”
A Vibrant Hub for Entrepreneurial Activity
Our location in Durham and the Research Triangle lets us tap into a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem. In partnering with nearby universities and other organizations for everything from research conferences to student service projects, we work to make both entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education more accessible and impactful.