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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.
Expanding Ramen Access at UCI: New Collaboration Between Choi Ramen and the UCI Basic Needs Center
UCI ANTrepreneur Center announces the expansion of its collaboration with Choi Ramen to the UCI Basic Needs Center, offering free ramen to students facing food insecurity. This partnership supports students’ well-being and entrepreneurial success through essential resources and new opportunities.
The Power of Persistence: How UC Irvine Entrepreneurs Built Success through Multiple Competitions
UC Irvine students developed Sentinel, a driver-conscious AI dashcam, through a series of competitions that refined their idea. The team’s persistence led to multiple victories, proving the value of embracing the process of competing and learning. Discover how their journey offers key lessons for student entrepreneurs.
New Financial Friday Workshops and Office Hours at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center
Join UCI ANTrepreneur Center for Financial Fridays!
Every Friday, the UCI ANTrepreneur Center offers students and alumni the opportunity to enhance their financial literacy through interactive workshops and personalized office hours. Learn essential topics like budgeting, credit management, and investing to strengthen your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss out on these valuable sessions designed to set you up for financial success!
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services