The first is the Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship Excellence Master’s (ESTEEM) program, an intensive 11-month curriculum that equips students with the skills and experience to launch new businesses, become innovators within large corporations, and be leaders of dynamic, innovative teams.

In addition, a newly launched innovation and entrepreneurship minor within the Mendoza College of Business that guides students through the legal and social considerations in a new business venture. Similarly, the Student Commercialization program offers a milestone-based process to help student teams learn to develop and de-risk technologies, with access to mentorship, funding, and networking resources as needed.