CIED Programs

The Center offers different programs, workshops and opportunities throughout the year for students. Below are some programs that students can take advantage of to engage with the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem on campus.

CIED Fellows Program

Each academic year Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development brings on eligible enrolled CAU students to serve as CIED Innovations Fellows. Selected Fellows will receive a $2,000 Stipend per semester. However, to be eligible for the stipend, fellow must be able to work a total of 10 hours per week each semester. Fellows must also be available for all CIED events. In this role, CIED Innovation Fellows will:

• Engage with students to discuss CIED resources, activities, events, and address questions.
• Strengthen and market CIED presence on campus using various social media platforms.
• Conduct scheduled CIED in-class presentations.
• Represent CIED at student organization events.
• Assist CIED Staff with the planning, coordination and logistics of all CIED events (seminars, workshops, competitions, Hackathons, etc.) and be present at these events.
• Introduce students to StartupTree Platform encouraging engagement between CAU and other students. • Provide general assistance as needed at CIED
• Travel to Blackstone, UIF, VentureWell, and other conferences and events.

To submit an application for consideration, interested students must meet the minimum requirements: • Enrolled for at least 12 credit hours during the academic year

• Able to commit to 10 hours each week and attend all CIED events
• Willingness to assist with late evening and occasional Saturday events.
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.2
• Classification: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors graduating in Spring semester, graduate students 

University Innovation Fellowship

Fellows work with peers, faculty and administrators to create new learning opportunities for students at their schools to engage with innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking and creativity.

Below are just a few of the activities that Fellows have worked on in the last few years.

• Workshops & Challenges
• Campus Engagement
• Spaces
• Student Organizations & Communities
• Community Engagement
• Hackathons & Makeathons
• Campus Resources
• First-Year Engagement Classes
• Talks & Speaker Series
• Global Leadership Opportunities

Blackstone Launchpad Fellowship

Blackstone Launchpad Fellowship is an immersive 8-week program run in partnership with Blackstone LaunchPad designed to support student entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, education, and financial assistance. Click the name of the program above to learn more.