Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.
—Bill Gates
The purpose of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CenTILE) is to foster technological innovation by developing entrepreneurial thinking and action at multiple levels and across multiple disciplines in order to create economic value and meet societal needs. Our Center defines technology broadly, inclusive of the natural and physical sciences, engineering and information technology.
We distinguish our center from existing entrepreneurship centers by emphasizing the research and practice of technological innovation and technological entrepreneurship. These include both entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of individuals, groups, firms, industries, and institutions operating in technology intensive environments.