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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.
Pioneering the Future of Education: Opennote Creators Share Insights from LA Hacks Victory
Join Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, as he sits down with the visionary student team behind Opennote. Fresh from their success at LA Hacks 2024, these students from UCI and UCLA discuss the creation of their groundbreaking educational platform, which earned accolades for its innovative use of AI to transform traditional study methods into dynamic, personalized learning experiences.
From Sales to CEO: Nikhil Verma’s Journey and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
In this interview, Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, explores Nikhil Verma’s transition from the semiconductor and software industries to leading Holovision Inc. Verma shares his unique path of purchasing existing businesses, the importance of market focus, and his insights on mentorship and continuous learning for UC Irvine students and budding entrepreneurs.
UC Irvine Launches New Faculty Advisor Program to Boost Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
The University of California, Irvine introduces the Entrepreneurial Faculty Advisor Program, a pioneering initiative designed to integrate faculty expertise into its entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration with the ANTrepreneur Center aims to cultivate a culture of innovation and practical entrepreneurship among students, leveraging faculty guidance to enhance educational experiences with real-world business insights.
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services