da Vinci Center News

“Design thinking combines what is desirable, from a human point of view, with what is technologically feasible and economically viable, according to IDEO, a global design company. Many business leaders adopt design thinking as a common-sense approach to solving complex problems.” Learn more>>

“The Virginia Commonwealth University da Vinci Center for Innovation is bringing to VCU the LEGO Serious Play method, a process that combines specific teaching principles, professional development and a specially formulated set of LEGO bricks to create a hands-on learning environment where participants can facilitate a deeper dialogue around problem-solving and design thinking in the […]

“Bet on yourself – from incubation to innovation. Our da Vinci Center for Innovation’s Shift Retail Lab, recognized in 2022 by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards, is a first-of-its-kind storefront that lets students, past and present, test their products, services and ideas with real-world customers. It’s one of many opportunities available to aspiring entrepreneurs, including our skill-building […]

“Virginia is home to 320-plus VCU alumni-owned businesses, more than 180 based in Richmond alone. VCU alumni reported owning more than 480 businesses in January 2023. Of those, 38% were owned by Black and Indigenous people of color, and 47% were women-owned. And you don’t have to wait until you graduate to start your business: […]

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 04/22/2023: VCU today announced it received grant funding from Truist, through Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, to bring resources to small business owners in the community. Truist has awarded Shift Retail Lab and the VCU da Vinci Center funding to support the Richmond Entrepreneurship Academy (REA). The Richmond Entrepreneurship Academy (REA) will […]