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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.
Student Spotlight: Vy on ESG, Entrepreneurship, and Leading In The Green
Vy is currently a third-year Business Administration student at UC Irvine with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and sustainability. As a student passionate about innovative business solutions, she has participated in initiatives that promote sustainable business...
Moderating Approaches to Artificial Intelligence in Education
Call it the modern arms race or call it the robot apocalypse — artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, and emerging policy initiatives seek to position the U.S. as a leading constituent in its global takeover. From major buzz around the Chinese...
Student Startup App Reshapes The Future of Restaurant Ratings
Leksa, a student-tailored dining review app, promotes restaurants based on factors like affordability, convenience and value. The idea began with three UC Irvine students and grew into a platform where the student community shares meal suggestions daily. Fourth-year...
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services