Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In Virginia, a few programs are specifically designed to help immigrant entrepreneurs. The newest of these is Shrivastava Family Refugee and Immigrant Success through Entrepreneurship (RISE), which just launched at George Mason University.

George Mason University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the School of Business recently announced the launch of the RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Success through Entrepreneurship) Program as the first phase of the center’s SOAR Initiative this fall.

If you have an idea and a desire to launch a new business and want to be eligible for $40,000 in total prizes, the Patriot Pitch Competition may be for you!

In this article for AACSB Insights, JK Aier, Crystal Fickers, Rebecca Howick, Ajay Vinzé write about how the he SOAR Initiative at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University will provide holistic entrepreneurial training to three populations of aspiring entrepreneurs: refugees and immigrants, people of low socioeconomic status, and residents of rural and emerging communities.

CIE is delighted to provide holiday gift boxes including products from local businesses and curated by our students!

MIX Handmade Marketplace, Nov. 16, 12:00-5:00pm in Horizon Hall 1408

CIE is looking to fill two Graduate and one Undergraduate internship positions for the Spring semester. These will be paid roles. See details for more information and how to apply.

George Mason University is No. 1 among public universities for research performance in entrepreneurship, and No. 2 overall nationally, in the latest report from EduRank.

George Mason University is hosting its fifth Hackathon, PatriotHacks! Please join on October 6-8, 2023 at Horizon Hall for three days of collaboration and creativity.

Fairfax City and Mason have partnered to give students access to experiential learning opportunities that will benefit local businesses and students.