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Announcing the Recipients of the 2025 Choi Endowed ANTrepreneur Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce that UC Irvine students Lisa Royer (Criminology and Psychology), Ella Le (Nursing Science), and Mariam Sayed (Biological Science) have received the inaugural Choi Endowed ANTrepreneur Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship, this year’s winners, and how to apply for the 2026 award cycle.
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center Expands Access to Y Combinator’s Startup School for Student Founders
Y Combinator is one of the world’s most influential startup accelerators, known for supporting...
Calling All Venture Capitalists and Investors: Share Your Insights with the Next Generation of Innovators at UC Irvine
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center and the UC Irvine Venture Capital Club are calling for guest speakers and investors to share their expertise with students. This collaboration connects professionals with aspiring entrepreneurs, fostering insight into venture capital, startup funding, and investment readiness while shaping the next generation of innovators.
Call for Judges: Help UC Irvine Students Shine at the AI Innovation Demo Day
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center invites community members to serve as judges at the upcoming AI Innovation Demo Day on December 10, 2025. This event showcases student-led projects from the ten-week AI Innovation Course, where participants use tools like ZotGPT, ChatGPT, and Canva to turn creative ideas into prototypes. Judges will provide feedback and encouragement, helping students strengthen their entrepreneurial and communication skills in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center Receives OCPA 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Award
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center continues to lead in sustainability and innovation through impactful student initiatives. From launching the SJF Repair Center with Sustainable and Just Future at UCI to earning recognition from the Orange County Power Authority, the Center empowers students to repair, reuse, and rethink consumption for a greener future.
UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center Unveils New Santora Pitch Lab
On October 2, 2025, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center hosted its Fall Kickoff event and announced its newest expansion, the Santora Pitch Lab. Heralded as a transformative space equipped with modular studios and cutting-edge technology, learn how the Santora Pitch Lab rings in a new era of possibilities for UC Irvine students and community members.
Interview with ANTrepreneurs: Larry Le and Aadi Agrawal of Locus
At the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, we are excited to highlight entrepreneurs and share their...
UCI Solar Car Team Wins Award at National Competition
The UC Irvine Solar Car Team won the Capacitance Award at the 2025 Formula Sun Grand Prix for SolEater, UCI’s first student-built solar car. Inspired by nature’s teardrop shape for aerodynamic efficiency, the team showcased innovation and adaptability, earning national recognition for their creativity and commitment to sustainable engineering.
Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs: Introducing the Junior Shark Tank Program
At the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, our mission is to share our love of innovation and...
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Aaditya Gulati of Rest Wing
During Spring Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center hosted a new program called the...
Meet Peter’s Helper: The ANTrepreneur Center Launches its First Custom AI Chatbot
Introduction: A Hub of Innovation At the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, innovation isn’t just a...
Where are They Now? Catching Up with the Opennote Team
We at the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center are excited to highlight student entrepreneurs and...
COMING FALL 2025 Career Flair Podcast Launch: Navigating the New World of Work
The New Career Landscape Navigating today’s job market is a whole new challenge. College...
UC Irvine Micro-Internships Hit 4,000 Student Milestone and $150,000+ in Paid Projects
At the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, we believe real-world experience should be accessible to...
Unlocking Innovation: UC Irvine’s AI Innovation Course Equips the Next Generation of Founders, Creators, and Change-Makers
The UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is the campus hub for student innovation and entrepreneurial...
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Yuze Yang, Gianna Zhan, and Alex Cortes of Petch
We at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center are excited to highlight student entrepreneurs and share...
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Aidan Stone-Walsh
During Spring Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center hosted a new program called the...
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with James Yee of UC, I Want Some Clothes
During Spring Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center hosted a new program called the...
Americans Are Side-Hustling Like We’re in a Recession
Does your friend with a second job know something you don’t? The share of working Americans...
Now Hiring: Program Lead at the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center
The UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is hiring a Program Lead to help expand our student...
Student ANTrepreneur Receives Prestigious Korean National Startup Grant
Recently, second-year UC Irvine computer science major JeWan Youn was awarded a prestigious...
AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Gillian Chen, Alina Yuan, Emily Gao Wang, and Kevin Li of Skinlife
In Fall Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center launched their brand-new AI Innovation...
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...
Student Startup App Reshapes The Future of Restaurant Ratings
Leksa, a student-tailored dining review app, promotes restaurants based on factors like...
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...
ANTrepreneur Center Welcomes Sunstone Management as Newest Corporate Circle Member
The UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is proud to announce its newest Corporate Circle Member:...
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...
Spring Into Entrepreneurship: Join UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center’s $ide Hustle Challenge!
Spring Into Entrepreneurship: Join UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center’s $ide Hustle Challenge! Turn...
AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Sakhi Patel and Shrey Modi of CuraVoice
In this interview, Director Ryan Foland sits down with UC Irvine Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Sakhi Patel and recent CSU Long Beach graduate Shrey Modi (Master of Computer Science) to learn more about their startup CuraVoice.
Building Bridges: The SCORE Mentorship Program at the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center
A Transformative Collaboration In 2023, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center initiated a...