Overview of the Wond'ry

  • We Serve:

    Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni, other Universities, and the Community

  • Our Goal:

    Creating an Innovation ecosystem, where ideas can be explored and brought to life

  • Fostering:

    Collaborations Across Disparate Knowledge Domains in order to tap into the most creative potential


Wond'ry Practice Areas

Practice Areas
  • Making & Design: Fosters idea realization for everyone—from students to start-ups—through hands-on learning, offering a team of experts for workshops and personalized support.

  • Entrepreneurship: Assists entrepreneurs with programs, mentoring, and microgrants, guiding them from idea inception to evidence-based business model development

  • Innovation & Design Strategy: Provides community members with proven techniques for generating effective solutions to drive positive change in teams, organizations, and society

  • Social Innovation: Equips emerging social changemakers with equity-centered design and systems thinking skills to address social and environmental issues by fostering collaboration and innovative solutions


Annual Report

  • $98M

    Funding Received by Wond'ry Ventures

  • 4,482

    Ecosystem Touch Points

  • 244+

    Active Mentors

  • 5,785

    Unique Participants

  • 142

    Microgrants Given


Creating an Innovation Ecosystem

To support creative dexterity across the region, we don’t take direct responsibility for innovating. Rather, and more importantly, we take responsibility for identifying and removing barriers that stop innovation.

David Owens Dr. David Owens
Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond'ry

Events at the Wond'ry

Event Photo
Event Photo
Event photo

At the Wond'ry, each event actively celebrates innovation and community engagement. Our gatherings are designed to foster a culture of openness and mutual respect. We are dedicated to creating spaces where every voice is heard and valued, where innovative thoughts are nurtured, and where the bonds of community are strengthened. Our events are more than just meetings or seminars; they are dynamic platforms for collaboration, learning, and growth. By participating, you join a movement committed to shaping a more creative and connected world. Join us at the Wond'ry, where every event is a step towards a brighter future.


Our Team

Staff photo

We are an extraordinarily dynamic staff, with a wealth of experience across a multitude of areas, united by our enthusiasm to serve others. Our team is a mosaic of unique backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, each contributing to our knowledge and expertise. Our experiences enable us to approach challenges with creativity and innovation. 


How to Find Us

Parking Directions