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An Incubator and Resource for Drexel Entrepreneurs

Services for Student Startups

Every Startup Needs Help

We offer all entrepreneurs at Drexel an array of resources to help make your idea into a reality.

Legal Resources

Legal Help

Every entrepreneur needs access to legal resources to help create their startup.

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Networking

Entrepreneurs know that nothing gets accomplished alone. Join our community.

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Funding

We're committed to helping Drexel student entrepreneurs secure funding.

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Join the Community of Drexel Startups

Meet Our Entrepreneurs

We are home to a dozen active, student and alumni-run companies and organizations. Come see what we do.

Current Companies

Meet the student entrepreneurs incubating in the Baiada Institute.

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Join Baiada

Want to incubate your company in the Baiada Institute? Let us know.

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Baiada Alumni

See what some of our companies have gone on to accomplish.

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Mentorship for Students and Alumni

Get Advice from Industry Leaders

Connect with mentors and Close School faculty who can help guide your next venture.

Meet the Mentors

Our mentors are available to counsel student entrepreneurs through a range of issues.

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Schedule a Meeting

Need help vetting an idea? Want an expert's opinion? Get in touch with us.

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Advice and Resources

Work in the center of Drexel University's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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Join Drexel's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Network, Learn and Grow

Be a part of our vibrant community of entrepreneurs.

News

See what our student entrepreneurs are up to.

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Competitions

Compete for prizes, resources and services, or a spot in our incubator.

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Build Your Community

We run events and socials that are designed to help you network.

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About Us

The Baiada Institute is the cradle of entrepreneurship at Drexel University. Open to all students, Baiada provides student entrepreneurs like you the physical space, mentoring, and resources to start your first (or next) big thing.

Entrepreneurship or Business Degree - Here is How to Decide

May 01, 2023
Starting a business is a dream for many self-motivated individuals. While innovation can be learned through trial and error, there are numerous benefits that a degree can bring to those who are interested in starting or improving a business
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Future Fest 2023 Recap

March 30, 2023
On February 21st, The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, sponsored by Univest, Graphite GTC, and Kanu, hosted an epic event that left attendees buzzing with excitement. Future Fest 2023 was a day packed with activities, including pitch competitions, networking opportunities, and a keynote speech that left everyone inspired.
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Separate Yourself From The Competition

October 27, 2022
Taking part in any graduate degree program shows you’re committed to expanding your skillset; but, a focus on entrepreneurship will help you with more than just your business skills. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to innovate inside an existing business - a very important skill that will help set you apart from your peers. Whether your idea comes to fruition or not, having the mindset of an entrepreneur will teach you to learn from your failures, and to push forward as you continually learn and develop your expertise. Not only does a graduate degree in entrepreneurship from the Close School teach you how to put your entrepreneurial mindset to work, but it also introduces you to a network of mentors, experts, and peers who can help connect you to a world of new opportunities. Whether you use your skills to take a deep dive into an existing strategy or to create an innovative plan for your next business, a degree in entrepreneurship will teach you everything you need to know in order to succeed.
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6 Steps to Crushing your Entrepreneurial Goals

September 27, 2022
As an entrepreneur, it’s important to set goals in order to track your progress as a team, with clients, and in the current market. Check out the infographic below for the 6 steps you need to crush your entrepreneurial goals!
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Staff Highlight - Kristen Hayes

September 20, 2022

Meet Kristen Hayes, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship.

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