Our network of students, faculty and alumni is inclusive, diverse and dedicated to the the three pillars on which Baker is built: entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.
THE STUDENTS
Our students come from all walks of life and every academic background. They're engaging, insightful and even inspiring.
News of Note
Baker Institute, in coordination with the newly organized Office of Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University recently hosted the annual Innovate! Celebrate! entrepreneurial awards dinner.
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Students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate our community of innovators and developing entrepreneurs for their hard work over the past year.
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Nancy Henry-Naiho '27 earned the People's Choice Award during the Innovation Alley Reception at the start of the Innovate! Celebrate! on April 16, 2024.
Her venture, Crelet, is a freelance marketplace that aims to connect artistic Lehigh students with departments or other students looking to update their creative collateral.
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Nancy's unique engagement tactic certainly made her stand out from the crowd of 11 other student venture projects competing for this title and the cash prize that came with it! Congrats, Nancy!
This year's Joan F. & John M. Thalheimer ’55 Grand Prize Pitch Competition winner was Kathryn (aka Kit) Keating '26 (center) for her work as the founder of RenewBluSurf.
RenewBluSurf produces innovative, environmentally sustainable beach wear and surfboard accessories. The company was born out of Kit's life-long passion for surfing paired with her commitment to preserving beach ecosystems for generations to come.
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Be sure to check out Kit's website to learn more about her work and what sets her apart from all the rest. Way to go, Kit!
What is Demo Day?
Each year, Hatchery participants showcase their innovative ideas, recap their experience, and celebrate one another's journey during an interdisciplinary expo for emerging entrepreneurs, area experts, and Future Makers from across the Lehigh University community.
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Our re-envisioned plans for Demo Day 2024 will be announced soon!