A new Musical Theatre Incubator, housed in the Le Moyne College Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), will move two new musicals onto the international stage during the summer of…
Entrepreneurship on the Heights
The Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity has a clear mission – to support the lifecycle of dreams and ideas. Want to create a podcast? Launch a clothing line? Develop a patent for your own unique invention? All of that – and more – is possible at the Keenan Center.
Let us help you shape your dream into reality through business development, mentoring, support and professional development.
Keenan Innovators is an after school program for students in grades 6-8. Participants learn how to use a 3D printer and laser cutter, put together a podcast, screen print T-shirts, and more.
Innovation Is Waiting at the Keenan Center
The Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity is where you'll find a community of thinkers and doers who are passionate about innovation.
Join Our Community of Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Creatives
At the Keenan Center, you'll get one-on-one mentorship with experienced business professionals, real-world experience and support from fellow entrepreneurs. Who knows? Your idea could receive funding in our annual Dolphin Tank competition.
Coaching at the Keenan Center
Our coaching model is designed to support both student and community entrepreneurs through a range of resources and hands-on guidance. Student business coaching offers support for student-run ventures, including interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and access to funding opportunities. Community business mentoring extends this support by providing a collaborative space where student and community entrepreneurs can connect with mentors, build networks, and access the tools they need to grow and succeed.
Student Innovation at Keenan
Celestin Abwe ’23, founder and president of Clutch Delivery LLC, began his journey thousands of miles away, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For Jamie Sonneville and Jason Hill, presenting their company's, Agri-Trak, story at the 2023 TechCrunch Disrupt conference was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They placed in the final six of TechCrunch, which helped to draw the attention of major investment firms, thanks to the Keenan Center.
Fueling Student Innovation
Each year, the Keenan Center hosts Dolphin Tank, a pitch competition where student-founded companies compete for a share of $50,000 in funding.
Entrepreneurship Minor
Your undergraduate major with a minor in entrepreneurship from the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity in the heart of the Madden College of Business and Economics will take your big idea to big rewards.
Celebrating Our Dolphin in Space
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A pod of eight 7-foot-tall ceramic Dolphins is making quite a splash across campus.
See how the Keenan Center’s Innovation Internship program empowered 50 Syracuse high school students to merge creativity with real-world impact.
A new Musical Theatre Incubator, housed in the Le Moyne College Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), will move two new musicals onto the international stage during the summer of…
Celebrating Our Dolphin in Space
Category
A pod of eight 7-foot-tall ceramic Dolphins is making quite a splash across campus.
See how the Keenan Center’s Innovation Internship program empowered 50 Syracuse high school students to merge creativity with real-world impact.
We not only open our doors to the people on Le Moyne’s campus, but also to the community at large. We’re saying that here is a space where you can make and create and ask questions. Let’s all discover together.”
FAQs
The Keenan Center is open to all members of the Le Moyne College community, including students from any major, faculty, and staff who are interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving. Students participating in Keenan Center programs, such as Keenan Innovators or Dolphin Tank, have dedicated access to resources and support tailored to their projects. Additionally, entrepreneurs working with our staff through one of our coaching programs can utilize the center’s space and expertise to develop their ventures. Whether you’re exploring an idea, building a startup, or seeking collaboration, the Keenan Center is here to support your journey.
Sunday – Saturday: 12 p.m – 8 p.m; except when the college is closed for holidays and some student breaks.
We’re located at 1135 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224. We’re next to the Le Moyne College bookstore.
Yes! The Center is here to help you explore new ideas, refine existing ones and discover your passions.
Our Keenan Center community is highly collaborative and friendly! Our entrepreneurs, innovators and creators often turn to one another to brainstorm and work through problems together.
No problem! Our Center’s wonderful staff is trained on how to use our equipment and would be happy to show you how it’s done. To ensure that someone with the necessary knowledge is available when you arrive, we recommend making an appointment in advance. Please email keenancenter@lemoyne.edu to schedule a time, and we’ll be glad to assist you!
Questions? Let’s get in touch.
Mike D’Eredita
Director of the Keenan Center
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