The IDEA Center is the University of Notre Dame's fundamental resource for commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the University, from idea development to business formation, prototyping, and student entrepreneurial education. As part of Notre Dame Research, the IDEA Center provides the necessary space, services and expertise to support the work of bringing the best Notre Dame faculty, student, and staff innovations to market.

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Research Commercialization

Transforms the innovations of University researchers into market applications

Student Entrepreneurship

Provides opportunities for students to turn their ideas into businesses and learn about entrepreneurship

Real World Training

Trains aspiring entrepreneurs through an 11-month master of science degree program.

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  1. Q&A with Grannus Therapeutics co-founder Brian Blagg

    April 29, 2026

    “What the IDEA Center has done to enhance the ability to spin companies off is really a game-changer compared to most universities. It’s a really unique opportunity that we have here at Notre Dame in the drug discovery space.”

  2. Seeding Success at Home: Why Strategic Investment in Teen Startups is Ukraine’s Best Bet Against Brain Drain

    April 23, 2026

    The ultimate finalist secures a spot to showcase their venture in the United States at the University of Notre Dame’s Race to Revenue accelerator. The programme follows the rigorous logic of a real startup incubator: from initial ideation and market testing to receiving feedback from seasoned professionals, all leading towards the final Demo Day and a public pitch to a panel of experts.

  3. 2025 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: TriviaLinked, Notre Dame (Mendoza)

    March 14, 2026

    I’ve had access to many mentors with a commitment not just to my professional success but also to my personal and spiritual development. John Henry, director of student startups at the IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame, deserves a particular shoutout.

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