Blockchain Business Lab
Explore how blockchain and distributed ledgers are reshaping business models, finance, and market structures — while gaining practical exposure alongside faculty and industry partners.
Advancing Innovation Through Entrepreneurial Finance
At the heart of the Stony Brook University College of Business, the Center of Entrepreneurial Finance is dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of entrepreneurial finance — helping students, faculty, and the broader ecosystem better understand how entrepreneurial ventures secure, manage, and apply financial resources.
Focus on behavioral finance and decision science through research and experiential
practice that prepares students for cutting-edge work in finance and economics. Engage in simulated and real-world trading projects, testing strategies and gaining
practical experience in market analysis and portfolio management. Designed for ambitious high-school students, our summer programs build entrepreneurial
confidence, financial literacy, and foundational startup knowledge.
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Butterklee Lab
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Trading & Investing Lab
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Pre-College Summer Camps
Our Mission
CEF empowers the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders by:
Impactful Research
Promoting impactful research in entrepreneurial finance to drive innovation.
Experiential Learning
Creating hands-on opportunities for students to apply entrepreneurial skills in real-world settings.
Strong Ecosystem
Connecting students, faculty, and investors across Long Island, New York, and beyond.
Research & Innovation
CEF is a hub for entrepreneurial finance research with active projects and publications that inform both academic communities and industry practice. Students and faculty alike contribute to scholarship that advances understanding of startup financing, investment behavior, and market dynamics.