Alumni

The Garage operates impactful programs and resources for Northwestern alumni founders, investors, and operators across the US.

Explore Our Programs & Resources

The Garage SF

The Garage San Francisco is an initiative to build a community of Northwestern alumni working in Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alumni Startup Job Fair

Learn about full-time opportunities at startups founded by Northwestern alumni and chat directly with founders about open roles. Taking place virtually on March 26th, 2025.

Alumni VentureCat

Alumni VentureCat aims to feature and support innovative early-stage businesses founded by Northwestern University alumni by providing access and exposure to critical connections and resources. Selected alumni founders compete at the Finals Public Showcase for a chance to win $100,000.

Hire Summer Interns

Northwestern Alumni Founded Companies are eligible to share their summer internship opportunities with interested Northwestern students at The Garage at Northwestern.

Alumni Database

Connect with founders and investors across the Northwestern alumni network.

Mentor a Student Founder

Mentorship is a core component of programs at, where student entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.


Give Back to The Garage

The Garage is the heart of innovation, imagination, and collaboration at Northwestern. We are a motley crew of disruptors, makers, and curious problem solvers who can’t help but wonder… what if?

The Garage and its programs, supporting Northwestern student founders, is funded through the generous donations from individuals, families, foundations, and alumni that share our passion for shaping the next generation of makers, thinkers, and doers. Join us, and help us take learning beyond the classroom.