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In order to make progress on expanding the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem at Furman, a portfolio of small bets should be created in order to test assumptions and inform next steps in a way that makes use of existing assets and resources. Such small bets could include:

'''''How might we build upon the Furman Advantage Program to create new opportunities for students to explore entrepreneurship and innovation through internships and post-graduate fellowships?'''''

- POP Studio: In partnership with Arthaus Greenville and the Furman Art Department, this student-run design studio could partner with local communities to create community-based art and mural projects, facilitate creative problem solving and create pop-up events that spur grassroots economic development. POP Studio could features year-long internships, summer fellowships, extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities

'''''How might student organizations integrate entrepreneurship, design and creativity into their events and activities in order to spread the movement through existing student networks?'''''

Furman Creative Collaborative''':''' this student-run studio led by the Furman Creative Collaborative equips students from across campus with tools, space and a community of support to bring ideas to life. In the years ahead, FCC satellite groups will include TEDxFurmanU, Fine Arts Entrepreneurial Society, POP Studio, WPLS Radio, Startup @ Furman, Design for America and others.

'''''How might we build upon the Engaged Living program to create new living-learning communities that creates space for students to explore creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation outside of classes and clubs?'''''

- Community House : This signature engaged living experience creates opportunities for juniors and seniors in Furman's Poverty Studies program to live in a community house on the Poinsett Corridor that focuses on social innovation, community development and grassroots leadership. This could include after-hours seminars, related courses (Poverty Studies, Economics, Business, Art, Sociology, Sustainability Science, etc.), co-curricular (student projects on campus) and extra-curricular opportunities.

'''''How might we connect with partners across the region to bring the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship to campus?'''''

Clemson MBA Program: How might we connect undergraduate students at Furman with graduate students in Clemson’s MBA program through projects and events hosted on campus and in downtown Greenville? These events could be framed around solving community problems and designing real-world solutions that make an impact.

'''''How might we create space for faculty and students to explore emergent trends in entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity and technology through open learning communities and online courses?'''''

'''''How might we wencourage faculty to create May Experience courses that introduce innovation, entrepreneurship and design thinking to students across disciplines?'''''

'''''How might we build upon the interdisciplinary curriculum program to allow more students to create their own course of study that ends in a senior capstone experience that integrates creative problem solving, entrepreneurship, innovation or research that leads to / supports technological innovation?'''''