Open More Doors
In collaboration with our partners at Fuqua and across Duke, Duke I&E provides premier curricular and co-curricular programs for founders, intrepreneurs, startup leaders, venture capitalists, and those interested in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Duke I&E also connects you to Duke’s broad and diverse network of peers, faculty, and alumni changing the world across industries.
We work closely with Fuqua’s Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club (EVCC)—be sure to sign up for our shared newsletter!
Three Things to Do Now
Calling all founders, entrepreneurship enthusiasts, and anyone interested in building a company! Join us on January 9th from 6-8pm for STARTUP FEST, a party to kick off the spring semester and connect you with peers and opportunities. If you're a founder, recruit teammates and supporters and practice pitching your venture. If you're looking for startup opportunities, come get matched with people and projects you're interested in—plus get free food and swag.
EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM
Fuqua has a rich entrepreneurship and innovation curriculum with multi-disciplinary, experiential and case-based courses. Our curriculum and co-curricular experiences are tailored to your career interests and designed to help you develop your entrepreneurial mindset.
READ THE E-SHIP RESOURCES FOR FUQUA STUDENTS GUIDE
A comprehensive guide of courses, extracurriculars, and on- and off-campus resources curated just for Fuqua students, and segmented by career and industry. Read this and bookmark it.
EXPLORE EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Join an entrepreneurship-focused club, like Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club, or Private Equity Club, to gain hands-on experience.
EXPLORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Discover how you can fund your venture with prizes, loan forgiveness, and more.
Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference
In partnership with UVA’s Darden School of Business, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Duke hosts this annual conference to guide participants through the process of finding and acquiring a business, including how to gain investments.
Honestly, had I not come to Duke, I would have accomplished 10% of what I have this past year. I have taken it upon myself to sign up for every possible I&E opportunity and to learn from everyone along the way—students, professors, mentors, and people in the community. I have always felt that everyone is invested in my success, and this includes my classmates.
Michelle Addison MBA '23, Founder and CEO, Allergood