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 the ANTrepreneur Center External Committee: Quan Nguyen
In this interview, Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, sits down with ANTrepreneur Center External Committee (ACE) member Quan Nguyen, Patent Attorney and Partner at Nguyen Tarbet LLC.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Builds Bridges with SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship 2024
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center proudly announces its newest collaboration with the expansive network of SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship (SCCE) for the SCCE-24 annual event. Learn more about this collaboration here.
Meet the ANTrepreneur Center External Committee: Anh Tran
In this interview, Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, sits down with ANTrepreneur Center External Committee (ACE) member Anh Tran, Founder and Managing Partner at SageMint Wealth.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Joins Forces with the OC Startup Council to Empower Student Entrepreneurs
The UCI ANTrepreneur Center, a hub dedicated to helping UCI students develop the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success, has announced a new collaboration with the OC Startup Council (OCSC). This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the UCI community and the off-campus business ecosystem and offer students increased access to seasoned entrepreneurs, startup culture, mentorship, and even investors.
I almost died and all I got was this LameStation: Guest Blog by Brett Weir
In this guest blog, entrepreneur and UC Irvine alum Brett Weir tells his story of launching a business while battling health complications.
Meet the ANTrepreneur Center External Committee: Luis Morales
In this special interview series, we are proud to highlight the incredible members of the ANTrepreneur Center External Committee (ACE) and discuss their entrepreneurial experiences, their reasons for joining the ACE, and their best advice for burgeoning student...
LG and US Air Force Accelerators Led to 3.2 Million in Revenue: How did EveryKey Do It?
In this newest installment of the “How Did They Do It?” blog, Stefani Rios, ANTrepreneur Center Business Coordinator, interviews Chris Wentz, Founder and CEO of Everykey. “How Did They Do It?” is created through a collaboration between the UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Tech Coast Angels.
Strategikon Pharma Built a Pipeline of 13 Million Within the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Did They Do It?
In this first installment of the “How Did They Do It?” blog, Stefani Rios, ANTrepreneur Center Business Coordinator, interviews Anca Copaescu, Founder & CEO of Strategikon Pharma. “How Did They Do It?” is created through a collaboration between the UCI ANTrepreneur Center and Tech Coast Angels.
UCI ANTrepreneur Center Mental Health Challenge Wins Bronze at the CASE 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards
We are excited to announce that the UCI ANTrepreneur Center was named a 2023 CASE Circle of Excellence winner for their event, Hacking Student Success: Mental Health Innovation Challenge. They received a Bronze Award in the “Special Events: In-Person, Multi-Day Event” category. Learn more about this award and the Mental Health Challenge here.
Building a Ramen Empire: Interview with Carol Choi, Entrepreneur and Founder of Choi Premium Ramen
Ryan Foland, Director of the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, sits down with Carol Choi, business owner, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tapatio Ramen, Sriracha Ramen, and now Choi Premium Ramen. Together, they discuss building and launching a successful ramen brand and tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur.