Entrepreneurs must possess unique willpower and a can-do attitude to succeed. Entrepreneurial ventures are risky and there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but an idea will remain an idea if the person behind it does not have the confidence and willingness to jump right in. At the IDEA Bank, we will instill pride in being different, cultivate a spirit of risk-taking, and encourage disruption. We encourage students to lean into their ideas and believe in themselves.
TROY offers both an Entrepreneurship Minor and Major concentration with the frameworks, courses, and theories to ensure students are grounded in both fundamental and innovative principles needed to move forward. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, the IDEA Bank empowers a curriculum that supplies students with the foundation needed to perfect their craft.
The learning does not stop with the academic curriculum. Special workshops, niche brainstorming sessions, mentorship-matching, guest speakers, community collaboration, and real-life projects are crucial aspects of the IDEA Bank’s operation that allow young entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities associated with their ideas.
The goal for all student entrepreneurs is to launch their ideas. The IDEA Bank prioritizes hands-on collaboration with faculty, staff, community members, alumni, and more, to provide the support system that students need to apply their inspiration, learning, and exploration to the full development and application of their ideas.
Are you a TROY student with a great idea, but not sure where to start? We are here to help! Click the LAUNCH button below to schedule your introductory meeting with the director of the IDEA Bank and start making your ideas come to life.
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Is the IDEA Bank the right place for your next class, meeting, workshop, or brainstorming session? Utilize the request form below to book your next meeting or event at the IDEA Bank. If you are a University student or faculty/staff, you can reserve your room instantly! For additional information or questions, please email ideabank@troy.edu or call 334-808-6794.
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Select student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to utilize the IDEA Bank as their semi-permanent office space. Click below for more information about the program.
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We transformed the iconic bank vault into a modern podcast studio with state-of-the-art equipment. The new Vault Podcast Studio serves as a resource for TROY students, faculty, and staff interested in launching their own podcast or recording professional audio.
Tune into the Idea Vault Podcast for entrepreneur & creator interviews, brainstorming, inspiration, resources, and tips for unlocking your ideas! Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Podbean.
Visit our website, our centralized podcast hub, to learn more about the two-fold operation!
LEARN MORE & LISTEN NOWDesigned with student athletes in mind, the IDEA Bank has partnered with Troy Athletics to implement NIL-focused resources for student-athletes who are leaning into their entrepreneurial spirit. The IDEA Bank supports personal brand building and channeling your inner entrepreneurial spirit to monetize your name, image and likeness. Troy University Student-Athletes have the opportunity to take advantage of our branding and compliance consulting program by completing the readily-available NIL Certification Course on Canvas. After completion of the course, student-athletes have the opportunity to partake in further consulting with a knowledgeable NIL advisor here at the IDEA Bank.
The NIL Certificate Program is designed to provide practical resources and education that Troy University student-athletes can apply to their own NIL growth strategies. The course is 100% self-paced. It will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete, but students do not have to complete it all in one sitting. Upon completion of the Canvas course, students will be prompted to book a one-on-one NIL consultation at the Troy University IDEA Bank, where they will receive a certificate of completion and receive a personalized plan for NIL monetization, among other benefits.
This program consists of 4 Modules:
All current student-athletes have received an invitation to the Student-Athlete NIL Program in Canvas. If you are a student-athlete and have not received an invitation to the course, please email Lynne George at lfirmin@troy.edu to request access.
Have a specific question about NIL rules or a deal that you are pursuing? Book a meeting with one of our NIL advisors for additional guidance
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Whether you are a current TROY student, alumni, business leader or member of the community who is simply curious to learn more, we have a place for you at the IDEA Bank. Enter your email below to receive email alerts about IDEA Bank activities, events and updates.
These students were chosen through an application process to be officially sponsored by the Troy University IDEA Bank. You can find their office space inside of the IDEA Bank. If you are interested in applying for the Student Entrepreneur in Residence program, click here.
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Sponsored by Wiregrass Resource Conservation & Development Council, our summer program allowed ten aspiring entrepreneurs to further their education, work on the development of their business ideas, and compete for a scholarship to Troy University.
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To kick off spring fever, the IDEA Bank welcomed the community to a market featuring more than 20 student-owned businesses. Students were able to sell their products and promote their businesses to IDEA Bank visitors. It was a widely successful night with over 150 visitors!
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The “IDEAtion X Gallery” is a result of a collaboration between the IDEA Bank and the Department of Art and Design and is the brainchild of Associate Professor of Art and Design Christopher Stagl. A competition to teach students to create functional and business-worthy designs for professional settings resulted in 17 of 100 submissions being selected for display at Troy University’s IDEA Bank.
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The IDEA Bank partnered with the Central Alabama Community Foundation to launch a new biannual event for nonprofit organizations. We hosted both a spring and fall Nonprofit Summit in 2022, offering sessions on various topics like communicating with donors, building a board of directors, and more, while giving local and regional nonprofit managers the chance to share ideas and network.
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