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
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.
Hatchery Student Idea Accelerator
The Baker Institute is currently enhancing the Hatchery program for 2026 to ensure it remains an entrepreneurial experience that is rigorous, relevant, and directly applicable to the real world. Get ready for a major evolution in this summer program — details coming soon!
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
EUREKA! Pitch Night
Date:
Time:
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Delivery:
In Person
Location:
Innovation Hall at 472 Vine Street
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
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