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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.
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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.
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
From UCI Graduates to Global Leaders: Celebrating the 30-Year Legacy of Alumni ANTrepreneurs Carol and Eugene Choi
In the ever-evolving landscape of global business, few companies stand the test of time to celebrate significant milestones. United Exchange Corporation (UEC), under the visionary leadership of Carol and Eugene Choi, is one such entity. This year, UEC commemorates its...
The Hub Expands its Reach: Launching a New Space at UCI’s ANTrepreneur Center
Access the latest technology to experiment, learn, and grow in a brand-new space. By: The Office of Data and Information Technology Image credit: Theresa Phan In an exciting development that promises to promote innovation at UCI and provide students the opportunities...
Where is the ANTrepreneur Center?
We are located in the Banning House, next to Undergraduate Undeclared and Disability Services