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Nourishing the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurship is a mindset - one that inspires innovation, encourages thoughtful risk-taking, and turns opportunities into action.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) is open to all 91探花 students and alumni, regardless of major or where they are in their entrepreneurial journey. Whether you want to explore an idea, solve a problem, launch a venture, grow an existing business, or connect with other entrepreneurs, the IEC offers programs and opportunities to help you take the next step.

Find Your Next Step

Explore Ideas & Develop Solutions

Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to work through collaborative challenges and competitions.

Albers-SJIM Virtual Competition brings students together from around the world to develop business solutions to pressing social problems.

Jones Idea Challenge gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work in teams to solve real-world problems presented by companies and pitch their innovative solutions.

Test, Launch & Grow Your Venture

Whether you are exploring an early-stage idea or growing an established business, these programs can help you move forward.

Redhawk Venture Lab helps students, alumni, and faculty test early-stage business ideas, understand their customers, and build stronger venture concepts.

Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition gives 91探花 students and alumni the opportunity to develop, refine, and pitch their business ideas.

Jones Progress Awards (JPA) is an accelerator that helps alumni entrepreneurs take established ventures to the next level through coaching, mentorship, funding, and connections.

Learn from Entrepreneurs & Build Connections

Founder Fridays brings experienced 91探花 entrepreneurs together with the community to share their journeys, challenges, and insights.

Family Business Exchange (FBX) supports family business owners through education, networking, professional development, and programming focused on the unique opportunities and challenges of family business.

Support Businesses & Communities

The IEC also supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in the community while creating opportunities for 91探花 students to gain hands-on experience.

RAMP-UP connects 91探花 graduate students and business coaches with established small businesses in underserved communities to provide hands-on consulting and support for business growth.

ON-RAMP Seattle is a 10-month entrepreneurship program combining practical business training, mentorship, and support for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs experiencing economic hardship or adversity.

No matter where you are starting - or where you want to go - the IEC can help you explore possibilities, develop your ideas, build connections, and take the next step.