Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Reh School of Business
At the Reh School of Business, entrepreneurial ventures and skill set innovation aren't something that happens outside of campus. It is part of who we are.
We boast our very own ecosystem that allows new ideas to flourish and become a reality. Faculty, students and industry partners connect in our centers, programs and initiatives to collaborate and develop groundbreaking projects. Find out more about how we support businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Reh Center for Entrepreneurship
Clarkson University's Reh Center for Entrepreneurship provides a positive impact on our students and society by delivering practical and useful teaching, research and outreach activities to help solve the world's pressing problems and transform them into entrepreneurial opportunities.
We deliver diverse programs and useful research that offer the opportunity to reflect critically on how you lead and what entrepreneurial leadership means to you. The center invites you to share knowledge, insights, frameworks and tools to help you pivot your entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in order to bring greater value to yourself, your teams, your organization and society.
First-Year Business Experience
This signature program defines the first year of studies for business majors and is a prime example of our commitment to experiential learning. Our students work in teams to conceptualize their very own company, develop a business plan and pitch it to seasoned investors. Over $50,000 is awarded annually to turn the student projects into actual businesses.
Clarkson Ignite
Fueled by a passion for creativity and hands-on learning, Clarkson Ignite is here to inspire and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in every member of the Clarkson community, including you! At the Dorf Makerspace and Makers' Loft, two state of the art facilities housed within the Educational Resource Center, you can access cutting-edge resources for bringing your ideas to life.
Ignite is also Clarkson's leading center for student entrepreneurship, providing you with invaluable mentorship, business incubation, and critical funding opportunities through the Cube student business incubator and the annual North Country Regional Business Plan Competition. If you have a business idea, Ignite will help make it a reality!
Other Centers
Regardless of career stage, entrepreneurs and innovators in the Clarkson University community have access to centers like the Shipley Center for Innovation, Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Clarkson Center for Complex Systems Science (C3S2), the Center for Air and Aquatic Resources Engineering and Science (CAARES), the Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR), the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) and the NYS Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Everywhere
Entrepreneurship and innovation have been a part of Clarkson since our founding in 1896.
The Shipley Center for Innovation is available for our students, serving as a resource in the development of proof of concepts for emerging business ideas; educating students on start-up grants, business competitions, product patents and other venture capital opportunities; providing hands-on internship options; and accelerating the exchange of ideas between faculty, students and industry.