CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship within George Mason University’s Costello College of Business has been fueling the growth of the regional and global entrepreneurial ecosystem since 2014.
PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS
PATRIOT PITCH COMPETITION: TAKING IDEAS FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
The Patriot Pitch Competition is a Shark Tank-like event for George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors and fields of study that supports ideas and early-stage business ventures. Corporate leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors judge the competition, and winners receive cash awards to seed fund their endeavors.
MASON KOREA: PRODUCING GLOBALLY TRAINED GRADUATES WHO DRIVE ECONOMIC VALUE
Mason Korea is a fully global campus that offers the same academic standards, student experience, and some of the same degrees as those offered in Northern Virginia. It produces career-ready and globally minded graduates who drive economic value in the Incheon Free Economic Zone and the broader Northeast Asia region. Nexus234 is a premier landing zone for aspiring biotech and other technology entrepreneurs seeking a foothold in Northern Virginia.
HONEY BEE INTIATIVE: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Honey Bee Initiative offers an immersive experience in the entrepreneurial lifecycle where students actively engage in creating self-sustaining business models through hands-on experience with beekeeping, honey extraction, and sales. Guided by an experienced beekeeper, students learn to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship in a practical and approachable way.
