Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship
Columbia Engineering is a global leader in innovation, design, and entrepreneurship. Supporting entrepreneurs both inside and outside of Columbia, we’ve fostered hundreds of startups and provided the talent, support, and inspiration to transform ideas into impactful solutions. Engineering for humanity is at the center of our ethos: we channel innovation to collectively change our future for the good.
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Overview
Visit the hub of entrepreneurship at Columbia Engineering. Get training and mentorship in entrepreneurship, build your team, compete for funding, and find space to build and launch your idea.
Student Funding Opportunities
Students working on startups are eligible to apply for funding through a number of competitions and grants, with expert guidance along the way.
Entrepreneurial Training
Students, post-docs, and faculty will find abundant resources for building skills, developing ideas, and finding expert mentorship and guidance.
Faculty-Led Innovation
Faculty members at Columbia Engineering have developed innovative technology across sectors. Get inspired and meet our faculty!
Entrepreneurship Space
There are a number of dedicated spaces to support innovation from locations on campus to Soho!
Alumni Engagement, Mentoring & Support
Our alumni support our students as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys through advice, wisdom, connections, and mentoring.
Featured Startup: Kinnos
Infection prevention startup Kinnos, co-founded by Columbia Engineering alumni, is revolutionizing disinfectant solutions to protect patients and communities worldwide.
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Advancing Transportation with Better LiDAR
A LiDAR venture launched by the Lipson Nanophotonics Group went from winning a campus startup competition to securing $15.4M in funding.