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Three creative projects, spanning video game design, record production, and documentary filmmaking, have been named the first recipients of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ’s new Arts Launchpad program.

The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation has launched a course development grant program, providing ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ faculty funding to integrate experiential learning and entrepreneurial mindsets into the liberal arts curriculum.

Uyi Omorogbe ’19 returned to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ for the October TIA Incubator weekend to share how his experiences in entrepreneurship, social media, soccer, and even organic chemistry shaped the creation of Ophsides. Drawing on lessons from TIA and his liberal arts education, Omorogbe encouraged student entrepreneurs to think creatively, work backward from the outcomes they want, and use their unique perspectives to build something new.

Brand strategist Fred Hart visited ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ’s TIA Incubator to share how strategic design, clear identity, and customer understanding empower entrepreneurs to build recognizable, standout brands that connect with consumers and drive business growth.

The 2026 TIA Summer Accelerator gave student founders Sophie Martin ’27, Porter Comstock ’26, and Andrew Sullivan ’26 the time, mentorship, and resources to accelerate the growth of their ventures. Over the summer, they refined their ideas, built prototypes, expanded customer outreach, and strengthened their businesses while gaining valuable experience in entrepreneurship and iteration.

During the TIA Incubator kickoff weekend, Sára Nožková, founder of Flox Intelligence, shared how her company uses AI to detect wildlife movement and reduce dangerous interactions between animals and human infrastructure.

Divya Anantharaman, founder of Gotham Taxidermy, visited ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ for an E&I co-sponsored weekend exploring the art, ethics, and educational value of taxidermy. Through a seminar and live demonstration, she shared how her path from fashion design to professional taxidermy led her to build a career centered on preservation, creativity, and teaching.

The TIA Incubator will host an inspiring lineup of founders, executives, and industry disrupters during its keynote sessions this fall.

These interdisciplinary programs will put entrepreneurs and innovators in conversation with students in the classroom and engage students in hands-on, experiential learning.

With TIA funding, Ruhan Yi ’29 advanced Glorlink from concept to prototype. The platform connects Christian students with career mentors, utilizing digital tools and authentic interviews to build community engagement.