Entrepreneurship and innovation have been a part of Clarkson since our founding in 1896.

• The Shipley Center for Innovation is available for our students, serving as a resource in the development of proof of concepts for emerging business ideas; educating students on start-up grants, business competitions, product patents and other venture capital opportunities; providing hands-on internship options; and accelerating the exchange of ideas between faculty, students and industry.
• Fueled by a passion for creativity and hands-on learning, Clarkson Ignite is here to inspire and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in every member of the Clarkson community, including you! At the Dorf Makerspace and Makers' Loft, two state of the art facilities housed within the Educational Resource Center, you can access cutting-edge resources for bringing your ideas to life. Ignite is also Clarkson's leading center for student entrepreneurship, providing you with invaluable mentorship, business incubation, and critical funding opportunities through the Cube student business incubator and the annual North Country Regional Business Plan Competition. If you have a business idea, Ignite will help make it a reality!