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

Have a business idea, 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@Davidson.

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Ideate, create, innovate at the Hurt Hub@Davidson

  • Classes

    Level up on learning with opportunities to learn and apply new skills in a variety of areasClasses and workshops designed to expand your skills in business communication, analytics, technology, and computing in a liberal arts capacity.Explore ClassesClasses

  • Student Consulting Team

    Provide paid, project-based work for startups and small businessesis a dynamic opportunity for students to provide paid, project-based support to startups and small businesses, complemented by skill development.Learn MoreBrie Burrell‘23Student Consulting Team

  • Mentor Network

    Access free, unbiased guidance and coaching.is a mentorship program that pairs students with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors to receive free, unbiased guidance and coaching.Join the Mentor NetworkOur mentors, and the entire program, have given us invaluable advice that we are so grateful for and will take forward into our business development.Nellie and Izzy,Co-Founders Bryan SkinwearMentor Network

  • Applied Entrepreneurship Badge

    Earn a digital credential in applied entrepreneurship through the Hurt Hub.Receiving the Applied Entrepreneurship Badge designation is a demonstration that an individual possesses both an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset.Achieve NowApplied Entrepreneurship Badge

  • Experiential Learning

    Hands - on experiences just for you.Supporting Davidson College students and recent alumni by providing hands-on experiences and capital to fuel the expansion of their innovative ideas.Learn MoreExperiential Learning

  • Student Internships

    Summer internship opportunities.Are you interested in working at the Hurt Hub this summer? We have a few positions open for current students. Apply TodayStudent Internships

  • Classes

    Level up on learning with opportunities to learn and apply new skills in a variety of areasClasses and workshops designed to expand your skills in business communication, analytics, technology, and computing in a liberal arts capacity.Explore ClassesClasses

  • Student Consulting Team

    Provide paid, project-based work for startups and small businessesis a dynamic opportunity for students to provide paid, project-based support to startups and small businesses, complemented by skill development.Learn MoreBrie Burrell‘23Student Consulting Team

  • Mentor Network

    Access free, unbiased guidance and coaching.is a mentorship program that pairs students with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors to receive free, unbiased guidance and coaching.Join the Mentor NetworkOur mentors, and the entire program, have given us invaluable advice that we are so grateful for and will take forward into our business development.Nellie and Izzy,Co-Founders Bryan SkinwearMentor Network

  • Applied Entrepreneurship Badge

    Earn a digital credential in applied entrepreneurship through the Hurt Hub.Receiving the Applied Entrepreneurship Badge designation is a demonstration that an individual possesses both an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset.Achieve NowApplied Entrepreneurship Badge

  • Experiential Learning

    Hands - on experiences just for you.Supporting Davidson College students and recent alumni by providing hands-on experiences and capital to fuel the expansion of their innovative ideas.Learn MoreExperiential Learning

  • Student Internships

    Summer internship opportunities.Are you interested in working at the Hurt Hub this summer? We have a few positions open for current students. Apply TodayStudent Internships

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 $32,500 in investment in their innovative, for-profit ventures.

About The Venture Fund

Investing in innovators and their ideas! Apply to receive up to $8,000 to grow as an innovator and accelerate your business idea.

About The Avinger Impact Fund

Try it and see – your idea might be your next big thing. Apply for up to $1,000 to get your idea started. The Try It fund is an ideal opportunity for first time builders, entrepreneurs, and students wanting to pursue a creative or innovative idea.

About The Try It Fund

The IdeaSprint is a team-based competition produced by the Davidson Entrepreneurship Club, perfect for any Davidson student interested in exploring entrepreneurship.

About IdeaSprint

Nisbet Venture Fund

Students and recent alumni compete in our annual spring pitch competition for up to $32,500 in investment in their innovative, for-profit ventures.
About The Nisbet Venture Fund

Try It Fund

Try it and see - your idea might be your next big thing. Apply for up to $1,000 to get your idea started. The Try It fund is an ideal opportunity for first time builders, entrepreneurs, and students wanting to pursue a creative or innovative idea.
About The Try It Fund

IdeaSprint

The IdeaSprint is a team-based competition produced by the Davidson Entrepreneurship Club, perfect for any Davidson student interested in exploring entrepreneurship.
About IdeaSprint

Avinger Impact Fund

Investing in innovators and their ideas! Apply to receive up to $8,000 to grow as an innovator and accelerate your business idea.
About The Avinger Impact Fund

R. Craig & Sheila Yoder Applied Research Fellowship

The Yoder fellowship seeks proposals for projects that have as a significant component the application or development of new processes, products or services with potential for commercialization. This is a summer fellowship for one student, a faculty mentor, and a community mentor.
About R. Craig & Sheila Yoder Applied Research Fellowship

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.

Student

Events

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

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“I Just Want To Give Back Somehow” — Victoria Ochieng ’27 On Her Journey To Entrepreneurship
Access to CapitalAVINGER IMPACT FUNDInnovationStartupStudent

“I Just Want To Give Back Somehow” — Victoria Ochieng ’27 On Her Journey To Entrepreneurship

“Just Do It!” – Alp Niksarli on His Journey Into Entrepreneurship
Access to CapitalAVINGER IMPACT FUNDStartupStudent

“Just Do It!” – Alp Niksarli on His Journey Into Entrepreneurship

Jack Berlin ’27: Bringing Music From Campus to Community
Access to CapitalEducationInnovationStartupStudentTry It Fund

Jack Berlin ’27: Bringing Music From Campus to Community

Annelise Hawgood '27: Painting Her Way Into Entrepreneurship With Art by Ann
Access to CapitalEducationInnovationStartupStudentTry It Fund

Annelise Hawgood '27: Painting Her Way Into Entrepreneurship With Art by Ann

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Student

Stories

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Davidson College

Gig Hub

is an exchange where Davidson students and startups/companies can connect on short-term real-world projects for pay.

Become A Gig Hub Consultant

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