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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.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Launches Fall 2024 Book Club to Empower Student Entrepreneurs
This fall, the UCI ANTrepreneur Center is launching a book club designed to empower student entrepreneurs through the transformative power of reading. Kicking off with the best-selling book Atomic Habits by James Clear, the club offers a unique blend of personal development and entrepreneurial insight. Whether you’re looking to build better habits or connect with like-minded peers, this is an opportunity to enhance your entrepreneurial journey in a supportive community setting. Join us and discover how small changes can lead to big success!
UCI ANTrepreneur Center’s Ryan Foland Nominated for OCBJ Innovator of the Year
Ryan Foland, the dynamic Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, has been nominated for the prestigious Orange County Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award. Known for his visionary leadership and impactful initiatives, Ryan has played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at UC Irvine and throughout the broader Orange County community. This nomination highlights his dedication to building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and his influence beyond the university, where he continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.
From Viral Videos to Mental Health Advocacy: An Exclusive Interview with Henna Noor
We at the UCI 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. In a world...
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services