The ANTrepreneur Center is an open door to any student on campus curious about entrepreneurship. Through an immersive and engaging experience, students are offered resources and support to guide them from ideation to creation to the building of an entrepreneurial mindset. The lifelong skills our students develop lead to success after graduation whether they join a startup, start their own business, or pursue a more traditional career.
But we can’t do it alone.
Consider becoming a partner and join our journey.
Founder’s Circle
Starting at $50,000
By becoming a member of the Founder’s Circle, you can help cultivate student leaders and share the transformative power of skilled, innovative, and prepared graduates with your community. As a Founder’s Circle member, you also deepen your impact and learning by joining our diverse ANTrepreneur Center students in engaging experiences throughout the year.
Corporate Circle
Starting at $25,000
Benefits of ANTrepreneur Center Corporate Circle Membership includes opportunities to engage as speakers, judges, and mentors, or participate in other exciting interactive experiences. It also affords the opportunity to name a student startup award and gets you access to UCI faculty and campus leadership.
External Committee
Starting at $10,000
Members support program engagement and the development of fundraising opportunities. Members are expected to actively participate in four full ACE Committee meetings per year + two subcommittee meetings and provide advice and input to ANTrepreneur Center leadership in key areas.
Announcing the Choi Family Endowed ANTrepreneur Center Scholarship: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
UC Irvine proudly introduces the Choi Family Endowed ANTrepreneur Center Scholarship, thanks to alumni Carol and Eugene Choi. This initiative offers $3,000 awards to students demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, particularly in family businesses. Carol Choi states, “We hope to reduce financial burdens and foster entrepreneurial talents
SJF Repair Center Launches at UCI ANTrepreneur Center: Fostering Sustainable Innovation
The SJF Repair Center, launched in collaboration with the UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Sustainable and Just Future at UCI, provides students with tools and resources to repair and upcycle clothing. This initiative fosters sustainability, promotes a circular economy, and equips students with valuable skills through workshops and hands-on learning opportunities.
Interview with KMR Live: Building a Legacy Through Music
In this interview, Ryan Foland, Director of the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, sits down with KMR Live, a group of student music producers and content creators who share their story on how they gained over 100K followers in a year, and how you can do it too.
UC Irvine’s Side Hustler Stories: JeWan Youn and the Personalized Supplement Platform, Dosety
UC Irvine student JeWan Youn shares his entrepreneurial journey with Dosety, a personalized health supplement management platform. Learn how his passion, challenges, and support from the ANTrepreneur Center shaped his success.
UC Irvine ANTrepreneurs Spotlight: Altru’s AI-Powered Approach to College Admissions
UC Irvine students transform college admissions with Altru, an AI-powered platform born from the Side Hustle Challenge at the ANTrepreneur Center. Explore their journey to innovation and the tools that make Altru a game-changer for students.
Nominee of the Rocky™ Founders Choice Award: Ryan Foland, Driving Innovation and Authentic Entrepreneurship
Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, has been recognized as a nominee for the prestigious Rocky™ Founders Choice Award. Known for driving innovation and fostering authentic entrepreneurship, Ryan empowers founders by helping them build fundable ventures. Through impactful programs, mentorship, and sustainable startup initiatives, Ryan has made a significant impact in the startup ecosystem, supporting students and entrepreneurs across Orange County and beyond.
Meet Our Faculty Director: Interview with Professor Larry Wilk
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center proudly announces Professor Larry Wilk as its new Faculty Director. With extensive experience at The Walt Disney Company and UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business, Professor Wilk aims to foster student entrepreneurship through new initiatives, including the Venture Capital Immersion Program and the “Into the Metaverse” course.
From UC Irvine to Digital Innovation: Payal Lohia’s Entrepreneurial Insights
At the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, we celebrate entrepreneurs like Payal Lohia, a UC Irvine alumna, digital innovation expert, and founder of HHQueen. With nearly 20 years of experience driving growth for major companies, Payal shares her entrepreneurial journey, her passion for giving back to the UC Irvine community, and her advice for aspiring student entrepreneurs. From launching her own startup to leading alumni chapters, Payal exemplifies the power of innovation, resilience, and community.
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Arek Haddadian of EtherParts
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center introduced the Side Hustle Challenge in Spring 2024, equipping students with essential skills for building their own businesses. Discover how UCI student Arek Haddadian launched his side hustle, EtherParts, and how the program supports student innovation.
UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center Announces New Sponsor: SparkRockets
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center proudly announces SparkRockets as the official sponsor for the Fall 2024 AI Innovation Course. This collaboration will provide students with SparkRockets’ AI-driven co-pilot, enabling them to rapidly validate and develop business ideas. Scott Ford, SparkRockets’ CEO, discusses the platform’s capabilities and the partnership’s potential impact on student entrepreneurship.