Be part of our Corporate Circle

Benefits of ANTrepreneur Center Corporate Circle Membership includes access to entrepreneurial-focused students with representation from all schools on campus.

Join the Founder's circle

The UCI ANTrepreneur Center Founder’s Circle is an exclusive group of community and business leaders dedicated to investing in students’ entrepreneurial journeys and making UCI a recognized leader in student exploration and innovation.

Become an ACE

The ANTrepreneur Center External Committee (ACE) is a dedicated group of volunteers comprised of alumni, business executives, and community leaders with a shared commitment to increasing experiential education and opportunities for all UCI students interested in entrepreneurship.

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.

Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Tanis Sarbatananda

Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Tanis Sarbatananda

UC Irvine’s Side Hustle Challenge empowers students to turn passions into real ventures. In this Side Hustler Stories interview, Ryan Foland, Director of the ANTrepreneur Center, talks with Tanis Sarbatananda, an Informatics student who is building a unique musical content creation brand. From music production to expanding his brand into sports and fitness, Tanis shares his journey and vision for the future.

From AI Innovation to Startup Success: Arjun Dabir Keynotes This Year’s Fall AI Innovation Course Kickoff

From AI Innovation to Startup Success: Arjun Dabir Keynotes This Year’s Fall AI Innovation Course Kickoff

“Arjun Dabir, UCI student and founder of Zotsites, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey from the AI Innovation Challenge to founding a platform that helps students access campus resources. Now, he returns as the keynote speaker for this year’s AI Innovation Challenge Kickoff.”

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New Financial Friday Workshops and Office Hours at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center

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!

UCI ANTrepreneur Center Launches Fall 2024 Book Club to Empower Student Entrepreneurs

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!