The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation

Don't wait for opportunities. Create them.

Have a big idea? Great! Don't have one yet? That's ok too. At the Baker Institute we are wired to solve problems, not sit on them.

Whether you're already building your startup or simply wondering what entrepreneurship is all about, Baker is your place to think bigger, explore boldly, and start building.

Here’s what you’ll discover at Baker:

Interactive workshops and events that spark ideas and teach real-world skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset training to help you innovate in any field.
Idea discovery sessions that help you uncover your passions and turn them into action.
Design Thinking tools for solving real problems creatively and collaboratively.
Support to launch your venture—if that's your goal.

No prerequisites. No high-pressure tests. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to try something new. We’ll help you find your spark—and grow it.

Designed for Future Makers, Built for Big Ideas

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Eureka! Student Venture Development

Build your venture and master your pitch with a clear roadmap, expert coaching, and the opportunity to unlock funding as you grow.

Step Into the Spotlight

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Hatchery Student Idea Accelerator

Solve real problems, build cool stuff, and boost your career in 6 weeks over the summer. The Hatchery is free, fun, and full of curious, driven students just like you. Open to all majors.

Crack Open Your Potential

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LehighSiliconValley

Gain golden insights you won’t find on Google and earn 3 credits over winter break as you network with the Bay area’s top innovators and Lehigh alumni in this immersive travel program.

Dive into the Bay Area

Design Thinking

Learn a proven, creative process to solve the world's most "wicked problems." Through workshops, co-curricular modules, or a full course, you'll be equipped to innovate with confidence. Open to all majors. No experience needed.

Design Your Way Forward

Ready to explore what you’re capable of?

Swing by the Baker Institute at 472 Vine Street or drop us a message at the link below.

When you wake up in the morning, it's a new day, a new opportunity to look around yourself and ask, 'What can I do today that has the potential of making a lasting difference for the future?

Dexter Baker, '50, '57G, '81H