Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network

DukeGEN is a providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect.

DukeGEN is one of the top organizations supporting entrepreneurship on Duke's campus. Started in 2008, we run over 30 events a year including the Elevator Pitch Competition, the Duke Start-Up Challenge, the DukeGEN Startup Speaker Series (formerly Entrepreneurship Education Series), the DukeGEN Start-Up Showcase Events, and the multi-city DukeGEN Networking Events. DukeGEN has approximately 8,000 members from Duke's entrepreneurial community and supports students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of Duke.