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UCI ANTrepreneur Center Announces Collaboration with the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences

UCI ANTrepreneur Center Announces Collaboration with the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences

Discover UCI ANTrepreneur Center's exciting new technology sponsorship for the AI Innovation Challenge. This initiative bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical application, enabling participants to collaborate with ICS Capstone students and harness their technical expertise to transform innovative AI ideas into tangible solutions.

UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Y Combinator Join Forces to Empower Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Y Combinator Join Forces to Empower Next-Gen Entrepreneurs

The article discusses a collaborative effort between the ANTrepreneur Center at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) and Y Combinator, a renowned startup accelerator, to offer an innovative for-credit course named "Anteater to ANTrepreneur." This course integrates Y Combinator's Startup School curriculum and aims to blend UC Irvine's academic rigor with practical business insights.

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Composting and the Business World: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Composting and the Business World: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Composting, hailed for its eco-friendly waste reduction and soil enrichment, faces its own challenges like insect infestations. This article delves into the nuances of composting, highlighting both its benefits for businesses in cost savings and environmental impact, and the practical realities of managing compost bins. It offers insights on maintaining a healthy compost

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Empowering Entrepreneurial Potential: The Value of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center’s Partnership with Blackstone LaunchPad

Empowering Entrepreneurial Potential: The Value of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center’s Partnership with Blackstone LaunchPad

Since 2014, the UCI ANTrepreneur Center has partnered with Blackstone LaunchPad to create new opportunities for student entrepreneurs and offer them access to a wider array of resources and services. Learn more about this partnership here.

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UCI ANTrepreneur Center Joins Forces with the OC Startup Council to Empower Student Entrepreneurs

UCI ANTrepreneur Center Joins Forces with the OC Startup Council to Empower Student Entrepreneurs

The UCI ANTrepreneur Center, a hub dedicated to helping UCI students develop the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success, has announced a new collaboration with the OC Startup Council (OCSC). This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the UCI community and the off-campus business ecosystem and offer students increased access to seasoned entrepreneurs, startup culture, mentorship, and even investors.

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Strategikon Pharma Built a Pipeline of 13 Million Within the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Did They Do It?

Strategikon Pharma Built a Pipeline of 13 Million Within the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Did They Do It?

In this first installment of the "How Did They Do It?" blog, Stefani Rios, ANTrepreneur Center Business Coordinator, interviews Anca Copaescu, Founder & CEO of Strategikon Pharma. "How Did They Do It?" is created through a collaboration between the UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Tech Coast Angels.

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UCI ANTrepreneur Center Mental Health Challenge Wins Bronze at the CASE 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards

UCI ANTrepreneur Center Mental Health Challenge Wins Bronze at the CASE 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards

We are excited to announce that the UCI ANTrepreneur Center was named a 2023 CASE Circle of Excellence winner for their event, Hacking Student Success: Mental Health Innovation Challenge. They received a Bronze Award in the “Special Events: In-Person, Multi-Day Event” category. Learn more about this award and the Mental Health Challenge here.

Building a Ramen Empire: Interview with Carol Choi, Entrepreneur and Founder of Choi Premium Ramen

Building a Ramen Empire: Interview with Carol Choi, Entrepreneur and Founder of Choi Premium Ramen

Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, sits down with Carol Choi, business owner, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tapatio Ramen, Sriracha Ramen, and now Choi Premium Ramen. Together, they discuss building and launching a successful ramen brand and tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Face-to-Face with Investors: ANTrepreneur Center and TCA Collaborate to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Orange County

Face-to-Face with Investors: ANTrepreneur Center and TCA Collaborate to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Orange County

The ANTrepreneur Center at the University of California, Irvine is collaborating with Tech Coast Angels (TCA) to launch a new program aimed at helping young entrepreneurs learn from the experiences of successful startup founders.