Your Entrepreneurial Journey Starts Here.

If you have an idea or want help coming up with one. The ANTrepreneur Center is where to start!

Everything you need to start your own business

Whether you’re starting a side hustle or a startup, we’re here to help you!

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What is the ANTrepreneur Center?

As UC Irvine’s primary hub for entrepreneurial education, the center equips undergraduates with the skills, mindset, and resources to launch startups, grow professionally, and lead with purpose. Since its founding in 2014, the ANTrepreneur Center has provided hands-on programs, personalized mentorship, and access to cutting-edge campus resources—transforming students into the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

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Programs & Support

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AI Innovation Course

The ANTrepreneur Center exists to serve as the home for all UCI ANTrepreneurs. It’s a safe place to bring ideas, meet other students who want to launch their own startups, find funding, connect with mentors, and learn from experts on how to navigate starting and growing a business.

UC Irvine student Arek Haddadian discussing his side hustle, EtherParts, which provides specialized parts for high school robotics teams.

Mentor Office Hours

With one-on-one consultation sessions, the ANTrepreneur Center is especially equipped for helping undergraduates startups. Whether you need help coming up with an idea, or taking your idea to the next level, meeting with our Venture Consultants is the perfect way to start. 

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The $ide Hustle Challenge

Discover how the $ide Hustle Challenge is turning student side hustles into serious business ventures. Through expert-led workshops, dedicated mentoring, and a final marketplace event, UCI students will be equipped to transform their innovative ideas into tomorrow’s leading brands.

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Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?

We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services