The Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship acknowledges the broader role of innovation and entrepreneurial skills in our lives and in our futures. Whether our students desire to launch a company or work for a large corporation, it is the innovators and problem solvers – the true entrepreneurs- who create new ideas, products and services that better our society.
The Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship fosters the collaboration of faculty, students, alumni and entrepreneurs through an array of initiatives that advance entrepreneurial learning at Seton Hall University. Learn More »
Students learn about the overall entrepreneurial process and acquire the skills and tools they need to succeed from the launch of a new business to the successful growth of that business. Students are required to complete four 3-credit courses.
Seton Hall University hosted its eighth annual Pirates Pitch for High School Students Contest. Ten student finalists competed for cash prizes and scholarships during the 'Shark Tank' style contest.
Students are invited on a tour of a fast-growing technology venture founded by Stillman entrepreneur Bryan Jakovcic '09
Everyone is invited to watch the virtual Pirates Pitch for High School Students Competition. The top 10 finalists will vie for more than $50K in prizes and scholarships.
In a celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week all students are invited to meet entrepreneur Alissa Lopez '19 and participate in a Pitch Slam! Prizes to top winners!
"The founding director of Seton Hall’s Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Scherreik brings energy and passion to the program. Under her direction, the center has fundraised more than $2.15 million since its inception in 2003.
Scherreik created the center’s annual Pirates Pitch for High School Students as well as the Collegiate Pirates Pitch Startup Competition. Additionally, she launched an undergraduate entrepreneur boot camp and the Pirates LaunchPad summer accelerator program at Seton Hall."
In December 2022, 20 Seton Hall students visited Fusion Health, a rapidly growing technology company owned by Stillman alumnus and entrepreneur Bryan Jakovcic ’09. Students received a tour of the company’s facilities, plus lunch with Jakovcic and other top-level employees.
Photo Cred: Ben Lowe
Visit to Fusion Health
