Tyree Innovation Fellows are equipped with innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets, along with strong leadership skills, ready to tackle any challenge.

The program aims to equip college students with the essential skills to develop entrepreneurial and innovation mindsets necessary for success in today’s dynamic and competitive world. The program focuses on developing foundational skills through a series of curated experiences, enabling students to not only conceive and execute innovative ideas but also to thrive in various professional environments.

Through their participation in the program, students are offered the opportunity to complete the Innovation Certificate and the Entrepreneurship Certificate.

“We are focused on next-generation skills for students in their first and second years, so they can take advantage of them earlier in their college career, and on accelerating their opportunities for growth towards their post-college career.”

Danny Briere, Executive Director of Trinity College Entrepreneurship Center

 

The Tyree Innovation Fellowship Program Details

The Tyree Innovation Fellows program is a competitive admission program designed for students to onramp in their first year at Trinity. It is a two-year program.  Each year, 60 students are admitted into this program based on an application process.

The Tyree Innovation Fellows program consists of two parts:  A first year “Innovation Leadership” track and a second year “Entrepreneurship Leadership” track. In both years, students participate in activities, field trips, coursework, and training to complete the program.

  • The first-year experience is focused on creativity, invention, innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills building — with a conceptual journey of concept-to-solution. Click for more information about the first year “Innovation Leadership” track.
  • The second-year experience explores leadership, teamwork, empathy, analysis, presentation, and personal growth skills building — with a conceptual journey of solution-to-real-world-application. Click for more information about the sophomore year “Entrepreneurship Leadership” track.

Special Incentives for Tyree Innovation Fellows:

  • List “Tyree Innovation Fellow” on your résumé and add Experiential Certificates in both Innovation and Entrepreneurship to your transcript
  • Experience a private cohort with premium access and exclusive activities and experiences during Fellowship
  • Get special dedicated one-on-one mentorship and coaching opportunities with alumni and staff

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN SOON FOR THE CLASS OF 2029 HERE!

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions?  Contact Danny Briere, Executive Director.