Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship

There are two more weeks left to apply to the Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition, the annual pitch competition held by the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship. Participants pitch their startups, research or ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win funding from a prize pool of $45,000.…

Case Western Reserve University students have big ideas. Some have already formed businesses. Some are deep in research. And others are interested in being a part of the startup ecosystem. For students who want a deeper dive into entrepreneurship experiential learning, the Veale Institute for…

The Program Rewarding Innovation in STEM Entrepreneurship (PRISE) is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 cohort. PRISE is a cohort-based program for undergraduate women who are interested in entrepreneurship and is designed to support undergraduate women interested in STEM innovation,…

University innovation celebrated at acclaimed international technology show for 12th-straight year

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Center for Family Business at Weatherhead School of Management to hear from Kim Eddleston, the Schulze Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northeastern University and editor of…

The CWRU Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship was recently recognized in the Highly Commended in the Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center (schools with more than 7,500 students) category at the 2024 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Awards. This honor celebrates…

Applications are open now through Feb. 7 for the 2025 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition, the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship's annual pitch competition with a prize pool of $45,000. Current students and alumni from the past five years are eligible to apply to one of four tracks:…

To celebrate the holidays, the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship has curated a list of unique, gift-worthy products made, designed, and crafted by talented CWRU entrepreneurs. From festive treats to handmade treasures, these thoughtful items showcase the creativity and innovation of our…

This week, our team at the CWRU Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and Sears think[box] is mourning the loss of our dear friend and coworker Bob Sopko.  The ripple effect of this loss has been felt throughout the entrepreneurship community in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Bob selflessly helped so…

Most entrepreneurs are accustomed to hearing the word “no” from inherently skeptical potential investors. But not from Bob Sopko. His positivity and guidance nurtured new and seasoned entrepreneurs at Case Western Reserve University—and throughout the region—for years. Those who worked with and…