Courses
Explore a range of exciting courses in entrepreneurship and innovation, including Farley's experiential NUvention courses, without committing to a minor.
Start here. Go far.
Entrepreneurship and innovation education open to all
We teach all Northwestern students how to think like innovators and use creative problem-solving skills to help turn their ideas into reality. Explore the Farley Center’s wide range of resources and courses, from foundational classes in leadership, accounting, and marketing to experiential, team-based classes in which startup ideas are developed. The innovative mindset and entrepreneurial skills taught at Farley can apply to any career path.
Academics and Resources
Coursework, connections, and tools to move your unique ideas into the world
Rooted in the McCormick School of Engineering, our comprehensive, credit-bearing coursework is accessible to all Northwestern students, no matter their area of study or experience level.
Entrepreneurship Minor
Supplement your undergraduate or graduate degree with focused study in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Student Resources
Be supported through your entire entrepreneurial journey by connecting with peers, spaces, and mentors.
Get to Know Us
We embrace cross-disciplinarity
At the Farley Center, we believe everyone can be an innovator. That means we bring together students from all backgrounds in the classroom for a unique interdisciplinary experience. See how entrepreneurial skills can apply to all paths — including medicine, law, journalism, music, and more.
News & Events
News
Sharing the News on AI
Noah Edelman writes about AI in a human way for his startup, The Neuron, a daily newsletter that provides guidance and news on AI tools straight to a subscriber's inbox.
Farley Alumni Spotlight: John Franklin
Inspired by various Farley Center experiences, Franklin veers off the traditional path and pursues energizing endeavors.
Northwestern Engineering Hosts Panel of Alumni Entrepreneurs
A panel of Northwestern alumni entrepreneurs emphasized the importance of risk-taking and continuous learning.
Northwestern Medicine First to Use Bedside Neurosurgical Drill that Gives Surgeons Quicker and Safer Access to the Brain
Using the Hubly Surgical Drill—a battery-powered cranial drill developed at the Farley Center—a Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon became the first physician in the US to successfully use a new neurosurgical drill to save the life of a patient in the ICU.
Events
Bay Area Winter 25 Info Session
April 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Corporate Innovation Speaker Series: Jeff Henshaw + Prashanthi Ra...
April 24
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Visions of Tomorrow: AI's Healthcare Disruption
April 25
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Corporate Innovation Guest Speaker Series: Anoop Prakash
May 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM