Andrews Launch Accelerator

May 14, 2025

2025 Andrews Launch Accelerator Cohort Announced

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic is gearing up to support seven teams this summer - including Metanoia, co-founded by two Poole alumni.

Startup founders pitch to audience at ALA Demo Day

Oct 24, 2024

Startups Pitch Plans at Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day

Trainees from NC State's Entrepreneurship Clinic — housed in Poole College — had a chance to pitch their startups to a crowd of students, investors and innovators.

May 23, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Andrews Launch Accelerator Companies

The purpose of the Accelerator is to give NC State founders the opportunity to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey.

Poole College alumni Thomas Armstrong (left) and Parker Mayes, founders of LetsGoRaleigh, were featured on CBS 17's MyCarolina program.

Mar 12, 2024

Poole Alumni Launch Startup to Foster Human Connection

Through the Andrews Launch Accelerator, business administration graduates Thomas Armstrong and Parker Mayes created LetsGo Raleigh to "make it easy for people to spend time with each other."

Anna stands in fromntof the class and does her pitch presentation

May 8, 2023

Andrews Launch Accelerator 2023 Cohort Announced

The NC State Acceleration Fund, operated by the Entrepreneurship Clinic, is the product of a $1,000,000 donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. The purpose of the Accelerator is to give NC State…

Jul 1, 2020

Mission-Minded: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup

Poole College undergraduate student and participant of the Andrews Launch Accelerator serves coffee, with a cause.

Jun 22, 2020

Simpliworks: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup ’19

Poole College alum joins forces with Andrews Launch Accelerator to help Amazon sellers automatically launch scalable advertising campaigns – in just three simple steps.

Jun 17, 2020

Combining Passions: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup

NC State doctorate of veterinary medicine candidate works with Andrews Launch Accelerator to launch a company aimed at improving animal health and athletic recovery to maximize performance.

Jun 9, 2020

WRAL Showcases How Poole College is Part of the New Normal

The WRAL Tech Wire “New Normal” series recently highlighted both the university’s and Poole College of Management’s efforts to support the immediate and long term needs of its entrepreneurial community.

Jun 9, 2020

Fashion Forward: A Spotlight on Andrews Launch Accelerator Startup

Andrews Launch Accelerator participant shares the inspiration behind her South Asian inspired fashion startup and how she’s working to build a sustainable business.