You can be a CWRU Entrepreneur
Housed in the Sears think[box], the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and CWRU LaunchNET are here to accelerate, build and scale the entrepreneurial ecosystem at CWRU and beyond.
Start Something at the Veale Institute
From jobs and internship connections to clubs and fellowships, CWRU has plenty of opportunities for you to start exploring and building your path towards becoming an entrepreneur.
- Learn about education opportunities
- Attend an event or workshop
- Find startup resources
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Support CWRU Entrepreneurs
The CWRU Alumni Venture Fund develops and accelerates the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem including students, faculty and alumni. Our students are at the forefront of the investment process. And that’s a win-win for everyone.
Recent News
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August 25, 2026Sachin Agrawal (CWR '05) has built much of his career helping healthcare companies grow beyond their earliest stages.“I don’t really consider myself a classic entrepreneur,” said Agrawal. “I love working with companies that are already a couple of chapters away from the beginning.”He first… -
August 14, 2026Less than three years after launching Aurelius Systems, Case Western Reserve University alumnus Michael LaFramboise (CWR ’18) has raised $40 million in Series A funding for the company.The San Francisco-based startup, which LaFramboise co-founded and leads as CEO, develops autonomous laser systems… -
August 05, 2026Case Western Reserve University students, alumni and faculty who are forming or growing a startup company and are looking for funding to move their innovations forward are invited to apply for the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship’s Microgrant Programs. In addition to a financial award that can…
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The Sears think[box] is an iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility at CWRU. It’s a world-class entrepreneurship ecosystem that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. It’s also the home of CWRU Entrepreneurship.
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