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A Launchpad for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Get involved, get smart, get backed and get going through Å·²©Íøַ’s Office of Innovation. Established in 2020, Å·²©ÍøÖ· Office of Innovation focuses on instilling a spirit of entrepreneurship across Å·²©ÍøÖ· and supporting the community in practical ways to ensure ideas with impact come to life. The office exists to empower Å·²©ÍøÖ· faculty, staff and students to:

• Solve real world problems by leveraging the intellectual and spiritual capital of Å·²©ÍøÖ·.
• Take steps toward innovative and entrepreneurial success.
• Make their idea a reality through financial, practical, social and mentorship support.
• Empower the Å·²©ÍøÖ· community to think creatively through providing programming and creative resources.

Learn more about how to get involved, get smart, get backed and get going:

• Get Involved – Opportunities to try your hand at building ventures to take your idea to the next level whether you’re new or experienced in launching startups.
• Get Smart – Dive deeper into the study of Christian entrepreneurship and innovation from some of the industry’s top thought leaders.
• Get Backed – In ventures, cash is king. Ideas can only take you so far. Advance your idea with available funding, scholarships and grants through the office.
• Get Going – Successful businesses from technology to consumer products have been set in motion with support from the Office of Innovation. See how an idea sparked at Å·²©ÍøÖ· has made it to launch and beyond.

Department Members

Silvia Mah

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Jordan Terranova

Entrepreneur in Residence