The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a resource for small business development in the Pioneer Valley region.
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Western New England University promotes initiatives both across campus and off campus that are designed to foster an entrepreneurial culture among our students, faculty, and the community. The Center provides real world learning experiences for students, while at the same time assisting small businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups to establish themselves on a sound basis. The Center's programs fall into two broad categories: clinical services and community outreach.
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Western New England University (the Center) promotes innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives across campus and in the community. The Center’s Mission is informed by the Core Values in Western New England University’s Mission Statement, specifically, the importance of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship; a focus on student-centered learning; a commitment to the community; the cultivation of a pluralistic society by providing services to low-and-moderate income businesses; the development of a truly innovative integrated liberal and professional educational experience; and the commitment to academic, professional, and community service.