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.
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.
ANTrepreneur, Grad Student, & Basketball Guard Moulayna Johnson Sidi Baba on UC Irvine’s Historic Season
UC Irvine’s Master of Software Engineering program welcomes Moulayna Johnson Sidi Baba, a standout basketball player with a passion for technology. Discover how she balances her dual pursuits of athletics and software engineering while setting new goals for her future beyond the court.
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.
Side Hustler Stories: Interview with Isha Menon and Bala Ghimire of Kya Beauty
During Spring Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center hosted a new program called the Side Hustle Challenge. The Side Hustle Challenge offered students the training, resources, and networking opportunities they needed to turn their passions into bonafide...
Behind the Innovation: Avantika Singh of WellnessU on AI, Wellness, and Startup Success
Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center interviews engineering graduate Avantika Singh about her AI-driven startup, WellnessU. Learn how she navigated startup challenges and used AI to enhance student wellness.
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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UCI ANTrepreneur Center Collaborates with SCORE Orange County to Enhance Student Entrepreneurial Success
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center has partnered with SCORE Orange County to provide UC Irvine students with free business mentorship and resources to foster innovation and success.