INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is a driver of scholastic, educational, and professional development opportunities for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. IIE has a multidisciplinary focus and seeks to advance the University's strategy by fostering cross-college learning and embedding entrepreneurial thinking in Villanova's culture.

 

 

 

 

NEWS AND EVENTS

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IDEA CHALLENGE FINALS: 11/13/2023

Check out first-year Villanovans' incredible ideas at the Idea Challenge Finals. 

IIE INNOVATION FUND

Take your ideas to the next level with funding from $250 - $5,000.  We revamped our Build Phase application to the Incubator Phase and it now comes with mentorship and up to $2,000!

VILLANOVA IN THE VALLEY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/8/2023

Don't miss out on this year's trip to the Silicon Valley. We have some amazing visits scheduled including Nvidia, Kleiner Perkins, and Equator Coffees. 

 

 

CONNECT WITH US

JOIN US

Join our online community and connect with other students, alums and mentors!

IDEA LAB

The Institute's home on campus - come brainstorm and develop your next idea with us!

OUR STAFF

Experienced and passionate about the work we do - get in touch to discuss ideas or opportunities!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!

 

 

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

150

VILLANOVANS ATTENDED IIE WORKSHOPS

$70,150

in funding provided to Villanovan's ventures

28

VILLANOVA VENTURES RECEIVED MENTORSHIP AND WERE AWARDED FUNDING

(Numbers from 2022-2023 academic year.)

GET INSPIRED

Read success stories of Villanovans, words of wisdom from leading entrepreneurs, and find out more about what our community is up to!