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Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs: Introducing the Junior Shark Tank Program

Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs: Introducing the Junior Shark Tank Program

by aachun1 | Sep 13, 2025 | Hackathons, Resources, Startup highlights

At the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, our mission is to share our love of innovation and entrepreneurship with all students, no matter their age or experience. This is why we’ve recently started outreach with local K-12 schools to get younger students interested in...
Where are They Now? Catching Up with the Opennote Team

Where are They Now? Catching Up with the Opennote Team

by aachun1 | Sep 5, 2025 | Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, Start-up Skills, Startup highlights, Stories

We at the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center are excited to highlight student entrepreneurs and share their personal experiences, achievements, and brilliant insights. We invite you to join us as we celebrate these ANTrepreneurs and get inspired by their stories. At UC...
UC Irvine Micro-Internships Hit 4,000 Student Milestone and $150,000+ in Paid Projects

UC Irvine Micro-Internships Hit 4,000 Student Milestone and $150,000+ in Paid Projects

by aachun1 | Aug 26, 2025 | Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, Side Hustles, Sponsors, Start-up Skills

At the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, we believe real-world experience should be accessible to every student, no matter their major, background, or future career goals. That belief is what led us to launch and popularize UC Irvine’s first Micro-Internship Program in...
Student Startup App Reshapes The Future of Restaurant Ratings

Student Startup App Reshapes The Future of Restaurant Ratings

by aachun1 | May 6, 2025 | Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, Side Hustles, Start-up Skills, Startup highlights, Stories

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...
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

by rmejiape | Apr 1, 2025 | Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, Resources, Side Hustles, Start-up Skills

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...
AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Leland Bartikofsky and Cristian Mendoza

AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Leland Bartikofsky and Cristian Mendoza

by aachun1 | Mar 13, 2025 | Finance, Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, Side Hustles, Startup highlights, Uncategorized

In Fall Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center launched their brand-new AI Innovation Course. The AI Innovation Course was designed to introduce students to the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia, professional industries, and...
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