You can be a CWRU Entrepreneur
Housed in the Sears think[box], the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and CWRU LaunchNET are here to accelerate, build and scale the entrepreneurial ecosystem at CWRU and beyond.
Start Something at the Veale Institute
From jobs and internship connections to clubs and fellowships, CWRU has plenty of opportunities for you to start exploring and building your path towards becoming an entrepreneur.
- Learn about education opportunities
- Attend an event or workshop
- Find startup resources
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Support CWRU Entrepreneurs
The CWRU Alumni Venture Fund develops and accelerates the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem including students, faculty and alumni. Our students are at the forefront of the investment process. And that’s a win-win for everyone.
Recent News
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March 04, 2026A conversation with alumni entrepreneur Brandon Mark, DMD (DEN ’21) -
February 23, 2026Emily Dickens (CWR ’19, MGT ’20, GRS ’20, engineering) has built her career around a central question: how can engineering innovation accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system—and reach the market at scale? As chief commercial officer of Octet Scientific, a Cleveland-based… -
February 16, 2026When Jube Augustino first considered her path to higher education, Case Western Reserve University immediately stood out among her options. “I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, and Case Western Reserve offered both a great biomedical engineering program and research-intensive…
Open-access Makerspace
The Sears think[box] is an iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility at CWRU. It’s a world-class entrepreneurship ecosystem that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. It’s also the home of CWRU Entrepreneurship.
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