An investment from engineering alumnus Michael Sherman will establish the Michael J. and Ann Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education.
Five minutes to make an impact
Entrepreneurs with ties to Northeastern got the chance to pitch their business ideas to potential investors and mentors on Wednesday night at IDEA’s biannual Pitch-a-thon.
‘The Kids’ are all right
“We Are The Kids,” communication studies major Natalie Dickinson’s blog, has amassed some 25,000 followers, the majority of whom are young people looking to break into the music industry.
For app users and developers, PreApps is a must
In a mobile economy saturated by millions of applications, pre-launch buzz can make all of the difference. That’s where PreApps comes in.
Researchers as entrepreneurs
Northeastern’s unique Lab to Ventures program guides top graduate students through the process of turning their research into independent, successful companies.
Farmers market on wheels
Two Northeastern alumni are looking to bring fruits and vegetables to Boston’s neighborhoods via Fresh Truck, a bus that would be converted into a mobile produce shop.
Turntable gives vinyl a new spin
A low-cost, high-quality turntable developed by a Northeastern graduate with the financial support of IDEA has raised more than $100,000 on the crowdsourcing website Kickstarter.
Innovation on display at largest-ever NEXPO
More than 500 people attended IDEA’s entrepreneurship expo, in which representatives from more than 40 ventures showcased their businesses on Wednesday evening.
Off The Grid and into adventure
Four alumni have launched a new travel company called Off The Grid Excursions that takes vacationers off the beaten path, and around the world.
Through co-op, students see startups firsthand
Northeastern University and MassChallenge have teamed up to provide paid entrepreneurship co-op positions with start-up ventures, many of which are run by the university’s alumni.
On your mark, get set, pitch!
More than two dozen entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to investors at IDEA’s first annual Pitch-a-thon.
IDEA launches first wave of ventures
Six start-ups have completed the mentorship program offered by IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run venture accelerator.
