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FAU Launches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation

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The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

The Story

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities across South Florida.

The institute integrates multiple entrepreneurship initiatives across FAU, including the Runway at Florida Atlantic, the Wave Program, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the Business Pitch Competition, and the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, to support business founders from early-stage ideation through venture growth and scale.

“Entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of innovation, job creation and economic growth,” said Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the FAU Entrepreneurship Institute. “By integrating these programs into a single institute, FAU is expanding its ability to connect students, alumni, veterans and community entrepreneurs with the right access and tools to build successful businesses.”

Source: FAU | FAU Launches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation

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