ANTrepreneur Center Student Group Affiliate Program
Getting your student club or group affiliated with the ANTrepreneur Center opens the door to valuable resources and access to our space for meetings and events. Running a student organization is a lot like running a business. Whether you’re working to grow your membership, raise visibility, launch new programs, or fundraise, we’re here to support you. Affiliated clubs can take advantage of group coaching, our podcast room, the mini-maker space, access to technology and certifications, and more. Our space is also a great place to host club meetings and events.
To make sure the collaboration is beneficial for everyone, we’ve outlined key perks and expectations. If you’re ready to move forward, simply submit an application. Once we review it, we’ll schedule a face-to-face meeting to align on goals and get your club set up to take full advantage of everything the ANTrepreneur Center has to offer.
Expectations for All Affiliated Clubs:
- Make sure your group is officially recognized as a UCI Registered Campus Organization before applying. If you are not yet an RCO, please wait to submit your application until your registration is complete.
- Spread awareness of the ANTrepreneur Center’s resources and workshops (e.g., sharing events with classmates, reposting on social media, passing out flyers).
- Attend quarterly meetings with the ANTrepreneur Center to review affiliate expectations and guidelines.
- Share weekly event reminders within your club (via group chat, Instagram reposts).
- Reserve space at the center during normal business hours minimum 7 days advance or else your booking requests will be rejected.
- Please view our event calendar before you submit your reservations to prevent any conflicts or risk having your event moved.
Benefits for All Affiliated Clubs:
- Access to ANTrepreneur Center spaces for meetings and events (pending availability)
- Access to ANTrepreneur Center resources and services
- Access to one-on-one advising with ANTrepreneur Center staff to support your organization’s growth
- Access to funding opportunities for entrepreneurial efforts or programs
- Access to networking opportunities
- Access to ANTrepreneur Center special events
- Access to co-sponsorship opportunities for your organization’s events and activities
- Access to promotion through ANTrepreneur Center social media channels
- Club logo and link included in affiliate page on ANTrepreneur Center website
Space Reservation Disclaimer
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center is excited to support your club and help you make the most of our spaces. We offer multiple reservable areas and will always do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note:
- We ask that you primarily use the Santora Pitch Lab for your meetings and events, but if you need a space for larger events you are welcome to reserve the Antrepreneur Center.
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Reservations may be adjusted or cancelled if unexpected conflicts arise.
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When multiple clubs request the same time, we may reassign or swap reservations to equivalent spaces within the Center, including the new Santora Pitch Lab, to ensure fair access.
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Our goal is to work together, communicate promptly, and find solutions that allow your club to thrive.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a welcoming, flexible environment for all Antrepreneurs.
Check In Procedures
For after-hours use of Antrepreneur Center spaces, a club member or officer must stop by before 5 PM to check in and secure the space before staff leave.
If you’ve reserved the Santora Pitch Lab after hours, please ensure someone from your organization arrives before 5 PM so staff can unlock the room for your event.
Lock Up Procedures
When using the Antrepreneur Center after hours, please ensure all doors are locked, trashed is cleaned up, and lights turned off before you leave. Watch the lock up procedures video to ensure you properly clean up after yourself when using our space. Failure to lock up and clean up the Antrepreneur Center or the Santora Pitch Lab will result in a strike.
Strike System
Affiliate organizations will receive a strike if they fail to follow the affiliate rules, booking guidelines, or lockup and cleanup procedures. Strikes serve as a warning, and repeated violations could lead to consequences like losing reservation privileges. Keep use the center respectfully and follow the guidelines to avoid any issues! Consequences for receiving strikes:
Strike 1 – Email/verbal warning
Strike 2 – Email and counseling with Austin
Strike 3 – Affiliate priveleges revoked
Affiliate Quick Links
Meet Our Affiliate Clubs
Southeast Asian Student Association
SASA aims to unite and empower the Southeast Asian Community through a commitment to culture, mentorship, and community. We recognize the historical context and social repercussions of the issues within our underrepresented communities. SASA also fosters a safe space to share experiences and to build community consciousness. By coming together, we will strengthen our community.
Ye Olde Theatre Eaters
Making Shakespeare, classical theatre, and modern works accessible to everyone.
Blockchain at UCI
Blockchain at UCI is a dynamic ecosystem for blockchain education and development at UC Irvine, Orange County, and the greater Los Angeles region. We host educational workshops, seminars, hackathons and more to educate and upskill students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the blockchain industry. With dedicated teams of developers, researchers, and decentralized finance experts, we actively contribute to the blockchain ecosystem, fostering growth and nurturing the next generation of web3 leaders.
Nuestra Grad
This graduation is unique in that it is organized and conducted entirely by students for students. Each year a committee of student volunteers work to create an intimate, festive, and culturally inclusive graduation ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our LatinE grads.
Product Association
The Product Association @ UCI is a student organization dedicated to fostering interest in product management, technology, and innovation. We connect students with hands-on opportunities, workshops, and mentorship to develop real-world skills in product development. Our mission is to build a collaborative community where students can explore ideas, launch projects, and grow as leaders.
Latino Business Student Association
This graduation is unique in that it is organized and conducted entirely by students for students. Each year a committee of student volunteers work to create an intimate, festive, and culturally inclusive graduation ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our LatinE grads.
Sustainable and Just Future
The mission of SJF at UCl is to discuss current climate solutions and brainstorm creative solutions to act on locally and globally. This organization aims to foster a positive and accepting community and transform academic spaces into places that equip students to solve social and environmental challenges. SJF hopes to create a domino effect of sustainability and problem-solving within the broader Orange County community where UCl is located.
Design at UCI
Design at UCI is the premier club for UI, UX, and graphic design at the University of California Irvine. We provide a friendly space with helpful resources for students to become better designers. Whether they’re just starting out, or have been designing for several years. Through community, education, and collaboration, we strive to find meaningful ways to support and foster a design community.
Hack at UCI
Hack at UCI is a student-run organization established to provide students with a platform to learn, grow, and develop technology of the future. Established in 2013, our mission is to promote, educate, and enhance the community around us by giving students the platform to learn and create technology.
Phi Lambda Rho
We are a Chicanx/Latinx sorority committed to facilitating the advancement of women of color through higher education. Our values are philanthropy, culture, academics, and sisterhood.
Sigma Eta Pi
Sigma Eta Pi is the premier entrepreneurship organization at UC Irvine, and it empowers its members to start new ventures, explore different industries, and learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Our close-knit community has a strong network in the entrepreneurship scene with connections to startups, venture capital firms, and successful entrepreneurs. Our Founder’s Education curriculum is specially designed to give new members the framework needed to build a startup from ideation all the way to pitching, allowing you to grow tremendously in the process.
Black in Tech at UCI
BIT is dedicated to empowering Black students in technology through our three core pillars: Community, Competence, and Confidence. We facilitate internship opportunities, sponsor conference attendance, and cultivate an exclusive professional network. Our signature Tech Talks series connects members directly with industry leaders, fostering meaningful relationships and career development opportunities.
Iranian Student Union
We are an organization for undergraduate Iranian students on the UCI campus. We host bonding, cultural, and social events weekly to create an environment for Iranian students to feel safe and meet others from the same culture.
TedX UCI
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxUCIrvine, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUCIrvine event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
AI at UCI
Artificial Intelligence at the University of California, Irvine (AI@UCI) is a nonprofit student-run organization that focuses on promoting and cultivating the discipline of artificial intelligence and machine learning and its applications among the UCI community. AI@UCI also hosts workshops to assist in students’ professional development
United Nations Association at UCI
Our chapter of UNA-USA at UCI is committed to educating ourselves and others on the goals of the United Nations and localizing these goals to our community. These goals primarily include the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nation.
Global Business Brigades
Global Business Brigades is a social impact consulting organization, open to all students to develop business concepts, consulting skills, and a service-based mindset!
Muslim Student Union
The Muslim Student Union seeks to provide a comfortable space where students develop into confident, spiritual, moral and high-achieving leaders who in turn are a positive influence and example for their surrounding communities.
Commit the Change at UCI
Commit the Change is a UC Irvine student organization focused on creating end-to-end products for California non-profit organizations. Each year, we partner with three nonprofits and work in teams to design and develop mobile and web applications that enhance their ability to serve our communities.