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What is the ANTrepreneur Center?
With a mission to help UCI students explore the process of entrepreneurship, the UCI ANTrepreneur Center serves as a hub where student entrepreneurs, or “ANTrepreneurs,” can develop the skills necessary to start, operate, or grow their own businesses. Since its establishment in 2014, the ANTrepreneur Center has offered access to resources, events, programs, and services to foster innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit in UCI’s student body.
Come to our events or just walk in to say hi!
Experience Entrepreneurship
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.
One-on-One Support
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.
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.
Check out our latest blogs, interviews, and announcemtns.
Why College is the Best Time to Start a Side Hustle
College is demanding, and time and money are scarce. At first glance, college may seem like the last place you’d want to start a side hustle. But it could be the perfect time to launch your own side hustle. Here's why: Help Determine If You Want To Be A Full-Time...
ANTrepreneur Center Welcomes Sunstone Management as Newest Corporate Circle Member
The UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is proud to announce its newest Corporate Circle Member: Sunstone Management—a key supporter of early-stage startups and a growing force in building Irvine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment...
UC Irvine’s AI Innovation Course: A Hands-On Approach to AI Education and Entrepreneurship
UC Irvine’s AI Innovation Course: A Hands-On Approach to AI Education and Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, careers, and business strategies. As AI’s influence continues to grow, UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center took a...
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services