2025 Winners: Eben Bayer ’07 and Gavin McIntyre ’07.

Innovation is a significant part of RPI's storied past. The William F. Glaser ’53 Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes successful entrepreneurs whose vision, commitment, and creativity exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that is the past, present, and future of RPI.

Please join us in celebrating the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award on Thursday November 6, 2025 @ 1 pm in RPI’s EMPAC Theater. Parking is available in the garage on College Avenue.

Awards ceremony, fireside chat with President Marty Schmidt, startup pitch competition, poster presentations, and networking.

Free and open to the public.