EMPOWERING STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT UC SANTA CRUZ
Entrepreneurial Resources
We help students incubate their ideas to establish an entrepreneurial mindset that inspires them to succeed in their education, business and life.
Experiential Learning
Based on the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Lean Startup Method, we develop curriculum that teaches students real-world entrepreneurial skills and supports venture creation through seed funding and mentorship for student entrepreneurs.
Change-making Community
We provide a like-minded community of entrepreneurs and access to founders that support student-led innovation.
YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
PROGRAM BENEFITS
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Every year, we provide hundreds of students with coursework, boot camps, and competitions to learn about entrepreneurship.
STUDENT-LED INNOVATION
We support several dozen student-led ventures every year, with the support of national partners, such as the Blackstone Launchpad and the National Science Foundation.
IMPACTFUL INTERNSHIPS
Through our internship program, we have served more than 30 undergraduate students and 220 small and locally-owned businesses.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In 2023, we are launching an Innovation & Entrepreneurship certificate. As part of the program, we help students develop their leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Our Partners
