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Entrepreneurship & Innovation at CWRU

The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University catalyzes entrepreneurial ideas through education and training, accelerates venture creation, and connects people in a transformative way.

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From market analysis to patent protection, we’ve got a course (or degree, program or certificate).

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Create

Take the first steps to turn your vision to reality.

Find space, equipment and support.
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Don’t know how to write a business plan or assess IP? It’s OK—we’ve got people to help.

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By the numbers
$10.3 million+
in sales, awards and investment dollars raised by student startups using Sears think[box] and LaunchNET since 2012
40
active student startups in 2018, ranging from early-stage to ready-for-market
500+
CWRU students and alumni who have taken advantage of free consultations from LaunchNET to research and establish enterprises since 2012
50,000+
square feet of equipment and collaboration space available to all at Sears think[box]
62
new intellectual property deals with industry through our Technology Transfer Office in FY 2018