Jay Hurt Hub

for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
at Davidson College

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Ideate, create, innovate at the Hurt Hub@Davidson.

The Hurt Hub@Davidson is an inclusive space for faculty to take risks as an extension of their academic lives, to identify ideas to test, and to support their capacity to take the next step with access to educational resources, experiential learning opportunities, mentorship, sponsored projects, and collaborative spaces.

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Ideate, create, innovate at the Hurt Hub@Davidson

  • CAT CLAWS

    Learn about and practice new technologies and tech skills.are workshops designed to expand your skills in business communication, analytics, technology, and computing in a liberal arts capacity.Explore workshopsCAT CLAWS

  • Data CATS

    Learn about and practice new technologies and tech skills.Data CATS is a tutoring and consulting service led by Davidson students and faculty, specifically designed to help with data analytics work.Connect with Data CATSData CATS

  • Sponsored Projects

    Conduct a Sponsored Project With Davidson students and faculty.We connect forward-thinking companies with small student teams to help solve future problems and pursue research across a range of disciplines. Conduct a sponsored projectSponsored Projects

  • Reserve a Room

    Host your next team summit or department event.fully wired for sound and projection, with flexible furniture configurations and plenty of whiteboards. Inquire NowReserve a Room

  • Cornelson Faculty Innovator in Residence

    Share your talents through a partnership with the Hurt Hubwas established by the estate of George H. Cornelson ’53 and provides one faculty member a year-long appointment and a grant to support their work with the Hurt Hub.Learn moreCornelson Faculty Innovator in Residence

  • CAT CLAWS

    Learn about and practice new technologies and tech skills.are workshops designed to expand your skills in business communication, analytics, technology, and computing in a liberal arts capacity.Explore workshopsCAT CLAWS

  • Data CATS

    Learn about and practice new technologies and tech skills.Data CATS is a tutoring and consulting service led by Davidson students and faculty, specifically designed to help with data analytics work.Connect with Data CATSData CATS

  • Sponsored Projects

    Conduct a Sponsored Project With Davidson students and faculty.We connect forward-thinking companies with small student teams to help solve future problems and pursue research across a range of disciplines. Conduct a sponsored projectSponsored Projects

  • Reserve a Room

    Host your next team summit or department event.fully wired for sound and projection, with flexible furniture configurations and plenty of whiteboards. Inquire NowReserve a Room

  • Cornelson Faculty Innovator in Residence

    Share your talents through a partnership with the Hurt Hubwas established by the estate of George H. Cornelson ’53 and provides one faculty member a year-long appointment and a grant to support their work with the Hurt Hub.Learn moreCornelson Faculty Innovator in Residence

A safe space for students to Take risks as an extension of their academic lives.

Have an idea for a business venture, but aren’t sure about the next step? Or perhaps you are curious about interning with a startup to see what all the hype is about. Maybe you are in search of funding to help make your dream a reality. You’ve come to the right place. Opportunities for students abound at The Hurt Hub.

Get Funding

Supporting Davidson College students and recent alumni by providing capital to fuel the expansion of their innovative ideas.

Students and recent alumni compete in our annual spring pitch competition for up to $25,000 in investment in their innovative, for-profit ventures.
About The Venture Fund
Apply to receive funding of up to $10,000 to assist in accelerating your proposed business idea. We are seeking visionary, passionate innovators!
About The Avinger Impact Fund
Failing is part of the process! Apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to pursue a creative or innovative idea. Channel your inner Thomas Edison please.
About The Try It Fund

Venture Fund

Students and recent alumni compete in our annual spring pitch competition for up to $25,000 in investment in their innovative, for-profit ventures.
About The Venture Fund

Try It Fund

For the entrepreneur with a business idea to try but in need of some help getting started, apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to pursue a creative or innovative idea. Channel your inner Thomas Edison please.
About The Try It Fund

Avinger Impact Fund

Apply to receive funding of up to $10,000 to assist in accelerating your proposed business idea. We are seeking visionary, passionate innovators!
About The Avinger Impact Fund

Internship Grants

Found the perfect internship? Request a grant to support Davidson students pursuing unpaid/low-paying internships with entrepreneurial-minded organizations.
About Internship Grants

Web Hosting

  • Davidson Domains — free and recommended. Take advantage of resources available through Technology & Innovation and the Media Consultants, and watch your domain house beautiful websites, blogs, portfolios, and more!
  • Squarespace — plans starting at $8/mo. A visual page builder with hundreds of professionally-designed templates to create a great looking website. Big fans of podcasts.

Web Analytics

  • Google Analytics — the industry standard for analytics tracking on the web. Set goals, craft conversion funnels, and keep tabs on how visitors approach your site.

Web Hosting

  • Davidson Domains — free and recommended. Take advantage of resources available through Technology & Innovation and the Media Consultants, and watch your domain house beautiful websites, blogs, portfolios, and more!
  • Squarespace — plans starting at $8/mo. A visual page builder with hundreds of professionally-designed templates to create a great looking website. Big fans of podcasts.

Web Analytics

  • Google Analytics — the industry standard for analytics tracking on the web. Set goals, craft conversion funnels, and keep tabs on how visitors approach your site.

Web Hosting

  • Davidson Domains — free and recommended. Take advantage of resources available through Technology & Innovation and the Media Consultants, and watch your domain house beautiful websites, blogs, portfolios, and more!
  • Squarespace — plans starting at $8/mo. A visual page builder with hundreds of professionally-designed templates to create a great looking website. Big fans of podcasts.

Web Analytics

  • Google Analytics — the industry standard for analytics tracking on the web. Set goals, craft conversion funnels, and keep tabs on how visitors approach your site.

Web Hosting

  • Davidson Domains — free and recommended. Take advantage of resources available through Technology & Innovation and the Media Consultants, and watch your domain house beautiful websites, blogs, portfolios, and more!
  • Squarespace — plans starting at $8/mo. A visual page builder with hundreds of professionally-designed templates to create a great looking website. Big fans of podcasts.

Web Analytics

  • Google Analytics — the industry standard for analytics tracking on the web. Set goals, craft conversion funnels, and keep tabs on how visitors approach your site.

Resources

We’ve compiled a list of valuable resources to help you grow in your entrepreneurial journey.

Events

There’s always something to learn, see and discuss at the Hurt Hub@Davidson.

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Mindset Matters: How the Hurt Hub’s Ice House Program is Shaping Local Entrepreneurs
ArticleCommunityEducation

Mindset Matters: How the Hurt Hub’s Ice House Program is Shaping Local Entrepreneurs

Constantine Desjardins '24: Pioneering Year-Round Sustainability for Camps with Direct Camp
Access to CapitalAlumArticleAVINGER IMPACT FUNDStartup

Constantine Desjardins '24: Pioneering Year-Round Sustainability for Camps with Direct Camp

Thomas Athey '24: Revolutionizing Music Management and Distribution
Access to CapitalAlumArticleInnovationNisbet Venture FundStartupTry It Fund

Thomas Athey '24: Revolutionizing Music Management and Distribution

Emma Huff ‘26: Spreading Positivity One Sticker at a Time with Star Sprout
Access to CapitalArticleStartupStudentTry It Fund

Emma Huff ‘26: Spreading Positivity One Sticker at a Time with Star Sprout

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Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

210 Delburg Street
Davidson, NC 28036

704.894.4482

 

 

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