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Virginia Tech received its first national ranking for entrepreneurship programs, highlighting the work of the university’s Apex Center for Entrepreneurs. The center helps students get hands-on…

Interdisciplinary teams from across campus competed for the best business model and a chance to win up to $40,000 in cash awards.

This year marked a time of discovery and breakthrough for Virginia Tech researchers, faculty, and students to fulfill its land-grant mission.

The competition, held at The Inn at Virginia Tech, was part of a 10-day celebration of student entrepreneurship. Teams were housed by local families, spent interactive time with successful…

The Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge is a campus-wide, student startup competition that brings together successful alumni-entrepreneurs, industry partners, and students to showcase the best new…

On Aug. 29, 2018, the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs hosted its Fall VT Entrepreneurship Kickoff event. Caroline Pugh, a former Hokie, founder of VirtualU startup, and current chief of staff for…

The Apex Center for Entrepreneurs hosted the Virginia Tech Global Entrepreneur Challenge August 16-25, providing a unique opportunity for student teams from all over the world.

Though he's not an alumnus of Virginia Tech, Ray Zinn is investing in the university because he believes in the students ability to become successful entrepreneurs — so much so, that he…

A lively audience of more than 500 students, alumni, and corporate representatives cheered on 12 finalist teams as they pitched their business ideas for a shot at $60,000 in prizes.