By combining an internal infrastructure consisting of courses, programs, funding opportunities and mentoring with strong relationships with external organizations,  The Baker Institute has built a highly successful innovation pipeline.  The following external organizations are committed to helping Lehigh students realize their entrepreneurial goals.

The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

With a membership of nearly 200 colleges and universities from all over the United States, the NCIIA engages more than 5,000 student and faculty innovators and entrepreneurs each year, helping them to bring their concepts to commercialization.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania creates and retains highly paid, sustainable jobs by linking companies with experts, universities, funding, and other resources to help them prosper through innovation.

Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

LVEDC is a not-for-profit, one-stop, full-service business and economic development agency. The organization coordinates projects and funding with the state of Pennsylvania, its county and municipal governments,

Allentown Economic Development Corporation

AEDC provides Lehigh Valley business owners and entrepreneurs with business start up assistance, site location and small business loans in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mission – to proactively identify, encourage, develop,

Keystone Innovation Zone

The South Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) was established by Pennsylvania to create a “knowledge neighborhood” that spurs entrepreneurial opportunities. Coordinated by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

Life Sciences Greenhouse

The Life Sciences Greenhouse can help translate important biomedical and health care discoveries into economic growth and job creation, focusing primarily on the research capabilities of Penn State, Hershey Medical Center, and Lehigh University.

Manufacturer’s Resource Center

The MRC, a non-profit affiliate of Lehigh University, is a nationally recognized leader in manufacturing assistance that helps raise the economic level of our communities throughout eastern Pennsylvania. The center helps small-

Small Business Development Center

The Lehigh University SBDC provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs wanting to start or grow a small business. SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs to help test a new business proposition, shape a business

Angel Network

The Pennsylvania Angel Network is a not-for-profit statewide organization designed to offer support to over 2,000 angels in the commonwealth. This statewide network, which helps its members capture the benefits of entrepreneurship
Our Vision and Promise
When creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are taught together ideas take shape; ideas when properly nurtured can lead to discovery, value creation, and a better tomorrow for all.