- From medical devices to software to social startups, getting ideas off the drawing board and into the market is the mission of a new "innovation corps" program funded by an NSF grant.
- "How do I spell entrepreneurship?" asked a local fifth-grader during a school visit by Skidmore business-major ambassadors.
- Students were briefed on entering the sixth annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition and coached on methods for brainstorming innovation.
- A free weekend workshop will foster creativity, networking, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Klicka aims to develop a network of "mobile enrichment centers" in rural South African communities.
- Addressing a serious heath risk to Kenyan women, Stella Langat '16 will use the $20,000 she won in the Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition to help in establishing that country's first indigenous undergarment business.
- A 'Design Thinking' workshop aimed to push students traditional disciplines, foster creative confidence, and, ultimately, build better businesses.
- Nearly 40 students representing 19 businesses have entered this year.
- When EntrePrep challenges high school students to launch a new commercial enterprise for a day, there's no predicting what they'll come up with.
- A record $65,000 in prizes will be awarded. Kickoff meetings are set for Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17.