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.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center’s Ryan Foland Nominated for OCBJ Innovator of the Year
Ryan Foland, the dynamic Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, has been nominated for the prestigious Orange County Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award. Known for his visionary leadership and impactful initiatives, Ryan has played a pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at UC Irvine and throughout the broader Orange County community. This nomination highlights his dedication to building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and his influence beyond the university, where he continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.
From Viral Videos to Mental Health Advocacy: An Exclusive Interview with Henna Noor
We at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center are excited to highlight student entrepreneurs and share their personal experiences, achievements, and brilliant insights. We invite you to join us as we celebrate these ANTrepreneurs and get inspired by their stories. In a world...
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.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Launches Siemens Ambassador and Low-Code Programming Micro-Internships
UCI’s ANTrepreneur Center, in partnership with Siemens, introduces groundbreaking Micro-Internships. Engage in real-world tech innovation through the Siemens Ambassador role or Mendix Developer positions and advance your career with hands-on experience.
Art Meets Innovation: Calling UC Irvine Artists to Visualize California’s Innovation Hubs
Explore the intersection of art and innovation at UCI! Participate in the ANTrepreneur Center’s mural project to design and install a vibrant depiction of California’s innovation hubs. A unique opportunity to blend creativity with entrepreneurship.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Spearheads New UNA-OC Student Chapter to Advance Sustainability
UC Irvine’s ANTrepreneur Center, in collaboration with the United Nations Association of Orange County, has launched a pioneering student chapter aimed at advancing sustainability initiatives. This new chapter embodies the spirit of innovation and environmental stewardship, enabling students to engage in global sustainability challenges directly. Explore how this initiative is setting a new standard for sustainable entrepreneurship and student involvement at UC Irvine.
From Passion to Profit: UCI’s $ide Hustle Challenge Nurtures The Creatives of Tomorrow
Explore the UCI $ide Hustle Challenge where creativity meets commerce. This initiative equips UCI students with the tools to turn their side hustles into successful businesses through expert-led workshops, dedicated mentoring, and a vibrant marketplace event.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center: First Step for First-Gen Student Entrepreneurs
Third-year Business Administration student Sina Zhaleh sits down with Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, to discuss overcoming the challenges of being a first-time university student in a brand-new country and how the ANTrepreneur Center helped him discover his dream of being an entrepreneur.