Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at George Mason University

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at George Mason University

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Supporting and educating entrepreneurs in and around GMU and the DC Metro.

Operating as usual

06/08/2023

Join The Depot at Craftsman Auto Care Cars & Coffee once again this year! We will be selling our classic freshly roasted coffee Foundation Coffee Roasters as well as True Honey Teas.

Come and enjoy free coffee, pastries, and most importantly an amazing free admission car showcase with music, prizes, and exciting challenges for everyone.

📆 Date: Saturday, June 10th

đź•— Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

📍Craftsman Auto Care Ashburn | 43320 Junction Plaza, Ashburn, VA

The CIE is grateful for Craftsman Auto Care co-owners, Matt and Judy Curry’s ongoing support. They have been key partners for CIE’s experiential learning program, The Depot.

Learn more about Matt and Judy’s support at https://tinyurl.com/ykr96mf9

See you there!

Timeline photos 12/06/2022

Going out of town for the holidays? Come to the FINAL Depot of the year to grab some unique, locally-produced gifts!

Join us at to buy a sweet host or hostess gift for your loved ones just in time for the holidays. This is your last chance of the year to stock up on farm fresh staples and locally produced pantry items.

đź’šDEC 8 -9
đź’›12 - 3 PM
đź’š (10824 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax)

George Mason students look forward to serving you at The Depot!

This program is made possible through a partnership with , , and

Timeline photos 12/01/2022

Looking for unique handmade gifts? Find them at the Holiday Maker Market on Saturday, December 3rd! CIE is proud to partner with Nova Labs to bring the City of Fairfax a festive holiday market, Mason-style!

The market will be a place to buy one-of-a-kind gifts, order custom designs, and be inspired by talented local artisans. Located in Nova Labs’ new makerspace, attendees will get an inside view of how many of the items were crafted, in many cases, in the space they were made.

The event will also feature student entrepreneurs from George Mason University selling their handmade items. Give a gift with a story!

This program is made possible through a partnership with the

11/01/2022

Hey everyone! The Student Leadership Team would like to welcome you back to The Depot as we will be setting up shop at Dolce Vita in Fairfax once again in November!

Head over to stock up on farm fresh staples, locally produced pantry items, and greens from the GMU on-campus greenhouse.

📍 Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar (10824 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax)

đź—“Thursday, November 10 & Friday, November 11

⏲ 12 - 4 PM

You'll have the opportunity to buy local food & beverage products:

George Mason University's Office of Sustainability microgreens & live herb plants
Whiffletree Farm pasture-raised eggs
Foundation Coffee Roasters freshly roasted coffee
True Honey Teas teas
Rocky Branch homemade jams
Shenandoah Valley Family Farms & Swiss Villa local raw cow's milk cheese
Wadel's Farm Wagon fresh pasta, sauce, salsa, BBQ sauce and freshly baked goods

This program is made possible through a partnership with Fairfax City Economic Development Authority, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, and .

George Mason students look forward to serving you at The Depot!

Google Maps 10/13/2022

Friendly reminder that The Depot pop-up retail farm store will be open for business at Dolce Vita in the City of Fairfax:

TODAY and tomorrow from 12-4pm!

Meet our , support local food and beverage producers. Every purchase drives revenue towards combating food insecurity on campus.

Directions to Dolce Vita:

Google Maps Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Timeline photos 10/07/2022

The Depot Student Leadership Team will be setting up shop at Dolce Vita in Fairfax again this autumn!

Head over to stock up on farm fresh staples, locally produced pantry items, and greens from the GMU on-campus Greenhouse.

💚Thursday, OCT 13 – Friday, OCT 14

đź’›12 - 4pm

đź’šDolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar (10824 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax).

You’ll have the opportunity to buy local food & beverage products:

George Mason University's Office of Sustainability microgreens & live herb plants
Whiffletree Farm pasture-raised eggs
Foundation Coffee Roasters freshly roasted coffee & True Honey Teas teas
Nordic Knot gourmet pretzels
Rocky Branch homemade jams
Shenandoah Valley Family Farms & Swiss Villa local raw cow’s milk cheeses
Wadel's Farm Wagon fresh pasta, sauce, salsa, BBQ sauce and freshly baked goods

This program is made possible through a partnership with Fairfax City Economic Development Authority Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and .

George Mason students look forward to serving you at The Depot!

Timeline photos 09/01/2022

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Get to know your fellow student entrepreneurs at American University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University , and University of Maryland during the DMV Student Entrepreneurship FREE

Wed, September 14th, 5:30-7:30pm

🧉 🍹 🥙 Refreshments and light bites will be provided. Register now!

https://go.gmu.edu/Networking
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Our Story

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is an interdisciplinary hub in the School of Business that supports innovators and entrepreneurs from all Mason schools and programs. From innovative courses and clubs to startup trips and competitions, CIE offers participants opportunities to explore and learn about creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, experiment with concepts and tools, and startup a venture or initiative.

There are three core elements in our Center's mission:


  • develop experiential learning opportunities to complement and expand traditional academic offerings;

  • engage students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members building and growing new ventures and organizations;
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    4400 University Drive
    Fairfax, VA
    22030