CFCI Program NEWS
We offer a diverse array of programs designed to ignite creativity, foster entrepreneurship, and empower the next generation of innovators. Whether you’re a student seeking hands-on experience, an aspiring entrepreneur with a bold idea, or a seasoned professional looking to mentor the leaders of tomorrow, our programs provide the perfect platform to turn dreams into reality.
Program Highlights + Happenings
| DESIGN CLIMATE In Design Climate, tomorrow’s green engineers and entrepreneurs get the thing there is no substitute for: experience. Learn More | THIS ENGINEERING LIFE PODCAST Season 8, Episode 4: An Interview with CFCI’s Executive Director, Steve McClelland Learn More | DESIGN HEALTH Medical device design and innovation, with a focus on underserved communities Learn More |
| PRODUCT LAB A collaborative effort between product management industry, curricular coursework, and co-curricular innovation sprints with student tech talent. Learn More | START-UP FEST (I&E + CFCI) A collaborative event between I&E and CFCI for Duke’s Student Founder Learn More | INVESTOR SHOWCASE A day of collaboration between Investors and CFCI’s BRiDGE companies. Learn More |
| PRODUCT LAB: THERALINQ A collaborative effort between product management industry, curricular coursework, and co-curricular innovation sprints with student tech talent. Learn More | PREMIER ACCELERATOR Duke Engineering’s new translation accelerator partners with CFCI Learn More | DUKE’S DESIGN & INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM Elevating Duke Master’s Programs in Design and Innovation Learn More |
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