The Garage
University fund · Northwestern University · Evanston
The Garage at Northwestern University is an interdisciplinary entrepreneurship and innovation space and community where students build the knowledge, grit, and network for bringing new ideas to life.
About
Founded in 2015, The Garage operates as a university fund and interdisciplinary innovation hub at Northwestern University in Evanston. Run by a team of one, it provides an entrepreneurial space and community designed to help students cultivate the practical knowledge, resilience, and professional network required to turn early-stage ideas into viable ventures.
What they run
The Garage hosts pitch night programming in Evanston, targeting early-stage ventures. Their upcoming calendar features VentureCat, scheduled for May 27, 2027. This competitive pitch event forms the cornerstone of their public activity, offering emerging campus ventures a platform to present their business models and progress to the community.
Who attends
Events draw student founders, Northwestern alumni within two years of graduation, and program participants working at the pre-seed and seed stages. While audiences include those building hardware and medtech solutions, attendance remains sector-agnostic and relies specifically on affiliation with Northwestern University and participation in The Garage or VentureCat programs.
https://www.thegarage.northwestern.edu
Upcoming events
- VentureCat — 2027-05-27 · Evanston