{"id":73,"date":"2015-11-11T11:16:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:01:51","slug":"uwm-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/uwm-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurship at 51ÁÔÆæ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Entrepreneurship at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">51ÁÔÆæ is committed to fostering entrepreneurship on campus. At the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC), we offer a range of resources to help you develop your ideas, from our hands-on competitions that challenge you to sharpen your critical thinking and perfect your elevator pitch to specialized courses integrating design thinking to startup support programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Whether you&#8217;re looking to expand your network or secure seed funding, our entrepreneurship initiatives are designed to help you succeed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/about\/contact\/\" rel=\"\">Contact the LEC team<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-17773\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/\">Innovative Programs at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/uwm-entrepreneurship\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Entrepreneurship at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/degree-program\/\">Degree Program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/i-corps\/\">Milwaukee I-Corps\u2122 Program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/student-startup-challenge\/\">The 51ÁÔÆæ Startup Challenge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/courses\/\">Courses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/pop-ups\/\">Workshop Offerings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/startup-challenge-logo-with-text-800x400-1.png\" alt=\"Graphic with a rocket, &quot;51ÁÔÆæ Startup Challenge&quot; text, and honeycomb pattern on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-18062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/startup-challenge-logo-with-text-800x400-1.png 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/startup-challenge-logo-with-text-800x400-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/startup-challenge-logo-with-text-800x400-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-startup-challenge\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-startup-challenge\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Startup Challenge<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Co-curricular program that encourages students to develop their ideas and launch businesses.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/i-corps-card.jpg\" alt=\"Three researchers and entrepreneurs participating in an NSF I-Corps event at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.\" class=\"wp-image-6935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/i-corps-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/i-corps-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/i-corps-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-i-corps\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-i-corps\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">NSF Milwaukee I-Corps\u2122<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Researchers and entrepreneurs explore the viability of their technologies and ventures through the \u201cLean Startup\u201d.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/innovation-talks-card.jpg\" alt=\"Two men speaking to a group of people during one of the Innovation Talk events at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" class=\"wp-image-17243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/innovation-talks-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/innovation-talks-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/innovation-talks-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-innovation-talks\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-innovation-talks\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Innovation Talks<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">One-hour intimate conversations with a local entrepreneur or community innovator.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/uwm-innovators-expo-card.jpg\" alt=\"Two students engaged in conversation about a startup one of them is working on at the 51ÁÔÆæ Innovators Expo.\" class=\"wp-image-17238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/uwm-innovators-expo-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/uwm-innovators-expo-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/uwm-innovators-expo-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-innovators-expo\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-innovators-expo\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Innovators Expo<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Innovators Expo is an annual celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship that showcases student, faculty, and staff startups.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/06\/uwm-research-foundation-card.jpg\" alt=\"Three 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation members standing together and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-9988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/06\/uwm-research-foundation-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/06\/uwm-research-foundation-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/06\/uwm-research-foundation-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-research-foundation\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-research-foundation\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation supports a continuum of intellectual property management activities and student entrepreneurship.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/university-innovation-fellows-card.jpg\" alt=\"A group of University Innovation Fellows looking at a laptop together while another writes on the chalkboard behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-7140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/university-innovation-fellows-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/university-innovation-fellows-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/university-innovation-fellows-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-university-innovation-fellows\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-university-innovation-fellows\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">University Innovation Fellows<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">A nationwide program run by Stanford University where students train with colleagues to become change agents for innovation on campus.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/collegiate-entrepreneurs-organization-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Logo\" class=\"wp-image-4527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/collegiate-entrepreneurs-organization-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/collegiate-entrepreneurs-organization-logo-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/collegiate-entrepreneurs-organization-logo-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-uwm-ceo\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-uwm-ceo\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">51ÁÔÆæ Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Hosted by the Lubar College of Business, CEO is open to students in any discipline.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/prototyping-club-card.jpg\" alt=\"Prototype of a mechanical hand.\" class=\"wp-image-6937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/prototyping-club-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/prototyping-club-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2020\/04\/prototyping-club-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-prototyping-club\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-prototyping-club\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Prototyping Club at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">This diverse club is composed of students dedicated to inventing, tinkering, making, and learning. They also help run the EMS Makerspace.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/immersive-media-lab-card.jpg\" alt=\"Instructor working on a laptop in the Immersive Media Lab\" class=\"wp-image-18052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/immersive-media-lab-card.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/immersive-media-lab-card-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/01\/immersive-media-lab-card-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-immersive-media-lab\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-immersive-media-lab\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Immersive Media Lab<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Immersive Media Lab focuses on mediums and technologies of the future. This interdisciplinary research space merges art and science.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/students-in-lubar-school-of-business-800x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Students approaching the front entrance of the 51ÁÔÆæ Lubar School of Business.\" class=\"wp-image-17648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/students-in-lubar-school-of-business-800x400-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/students-in-lubar-school-of-business-800x400-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/students-in-lubar-school-of-business-800x400-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-business-entrepreneurial-programs\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-business-entrepreneurial-programs\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Business School Entrepreneurial Programs<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">From professional student orgs to specialty internships, the Lubar College offers many doors to enter into the campus startup culture.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/art-social-entrepreneurship.jpg\" alt=\"Natalie Derr, a 51ÁÔÆæ visual arts student showcasing her work in the LEC.\" class=\"wp-image-17634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/art-social-entrepreneurship.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/art-social-entrepreneurship-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/art-social-entrepreneurship-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-art-social-entrepreneurship\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-art-social-entrepreneurship\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Arts &amp; Social Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Prepares arts students to become leaders in their communities and engaged with social challenges.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/wisconsin-big-idea-tournament-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament Logo\" class=\"wp-image-4532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/wisconsin-big-idea-tournament-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/wisconsin-big-idea-tournament-logo-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/wisconsin-big-idea-tournament-logo-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-big-ideas-tournament\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-big-ideas-tournament\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">Wisconsin Big Ideas Tournament<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Teaches Lean Startup business development tools, provides business mentorship, and allows participants to compete at a state level.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/new-venture-business-plan-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"Lubar School of Business New Venture Business Plan Competition Graphic\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/new-venture-business-plan-graphic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/new-venture-business-plan-graphic-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/new-venture-business-plan-graphic-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-la-macchia\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-la-macchia\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">La Macchia New Venture Business Plan<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">51ÁÔÆæ students can earn significant cash prizes and learn how to develop, write, and present an effective business plan.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/lubar-school-of-business-stacked-logo-black.jpg\" alt=\"Lubar School of Business Lockup Logo\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/lubar-school-of-business-stacked-logo-black.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/lubar-school-of-business-stacked-logo-black-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/lubar-school-of-business-stacked-logo-black-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-james-d-scheinfeld\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-james-d-scheinfeld\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">James D. Scheinfeld Entrepreneurial Awards Competition<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">This competition encourages students to take new ideas to market by awarding seed capital to the top three entries.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-classroom.jpg\" alt=\"A diverse group of individuals seated at tables, each using laptops, engaged in work or discussion.\" class=\"wp-image-17650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-classroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-classroom-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-classroom-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-pantherhacks\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-pantherhacks\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">PantherHacks<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">PantherHacks provides event programming to encourage, accelerate, and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation on campus.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-and-professionals.jpg\" alt=\"A team of men in a room, analyzing data on computer screens.\" class=\"wp-image-17651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-and-professionals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-and-professionals-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/12\/j-dietenberger-and-professionals-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-innovations-internship\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-innovations-internship\" role=\"button\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">IT Innovations Internship Program<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">This Tech Talent Innovation Accelerator gives students an opportunity to work on 51ÁÔÆæ IT projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-explore-more\">Explore More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/events\/\" rel=\"\">View upcoming events at the LEC<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/get-involved\/#h-success-story-terrance-thomas\" rel=\"\">Read a student success story<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-startup-challenge\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-startup-challenge\">Startup Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Startup Challenge is an incubator that allows entrepreneurs -student and otherwise- to participate in a series of pop-ups and workshops in order to learn a variety of startup skills. Participants learn about design thinking, customer discovery, the business model canvas, and much more. The Startup Challenge is all about preparing and educating you in the world of entrepreneurship. The program will provide ample opportunity to connect with esteemed 51ÁÔÆæ professors, Milwaukee community professionals, and a cohort of your fellow innovators and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: September &#8211; Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/student-startup-challenge\/\" rel=\"\">More information about the Startup Challenge<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Nathaniel Stern<br><a href=\"mailto:sternn@uwm.edu\">sternn@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-i-corps\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSF Milwaukee I-Corps\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Science Foundation\u2019s (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps\u2122)&nbsp;program uses experiential education to help researchers gain valuable insight into entrepreneurship, starting a business, and industry requirements and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I-Corps\u2122 enables the transformation of invention to impact. The curriculum integrates scientific inquiry and industrial discovery in an inclusive, data-driven culture driven by rigor, relevance, and evidence. Through I-Corps\u2122 training, researchers can reduce the time to translate a promising idea from the laboratory to the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/i-corps\" rel=\"\">More information about NSF Milwaukee I-Corps\u2122<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Ilya Avdeev<br><a href=\"mailto:avdeev@uwm.edu\">avdeev@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-innovation-talks\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation Talks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month, the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center invites a local entrepreneur or community innovator for an intimate chat with 51ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, and staff. By offering these talks, LEC hopes to build a larger and more diverse network of students involved in entrepreneurship, including one that spans across disciplines and majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Good Morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a Friday morning once per month, LEC invites a local social innovator to discuss their organization or innovation. Everyone enjoys a free coffee or tea from the 51ÁÔÆæ Grind and listens to opening remarks and anecdotes from the speaker before diving into an intimate discussion involving social issues. Topics of conversation range from poverty to sustainability to inclusivity and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/events\/talk-series\/social-good-morning\/\" rel=\"\">More information about Social Good Morning<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diverse Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Diverse Ideas talk series, LEC partners with other 51ÁÔÆæ organizations to bring in diverse ideas from a diverse collection of people. We often have international speakers discuss their work with social issues that we in Milwaukee may not be regularly exposed to. Professionals from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs discuss their work to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/events\/talk-series\/diverse-ideas\/\" rel=\"\">More information about Diverse Ideas<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Director&#8217;s Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The LEC has partnered with the Lubar College of Business to bring you the Director\u2019s Cut speaker series featuring high-caliber professionals from corporations and established startups across the nation. The speakers hold offices such as CEO, CFO, and Director in their respective companies. They speak about their professional journey, discuss what the future holds for their company, and participate in an open conversation with the audience. Director&#8217;s Cut allows attendees to gain meaningful insight from respected leaders of the business sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/events\/\" rel=\"\">View our Events Calendar<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Tiera Trammell<br><a href=\"mailto:trammel4@uwm.edu\">trammel4@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-innovators-expo\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">51ÁÔÆæ Innovators Expo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ Innovators Expo is an annual event that exhibits and celebrates 51ÁÔÆæ community prototypes, ideas, startups, student orgs, partners, classes, and innovations. The event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their hard work and progress as well as build meaningful connections within our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/events\/uwm-innovators-expo-reflections\/\" rel=\"\">More information about the 51ÁÔÆæ Innovators Expo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Tiera Trammell<br><a href=\"mailto:trammel4@uwm.edu\">trammel4@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-research-foundation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæRF fosters research, innovation and entrepreneurship at UW-Milwaukee, complementing the discovery and education mission of the university by helping students and faculty translate their ideas into products, services and new companies. It also has built a portfolio of intellectual property with 51ÁÔÆæ researchers and has partnered with companies to bring those ideas to the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because mentoring is an essential part of the journey, the 51ÁÔÆæRF this year launched the 51ÁÔÆæ ENGAGE program, offering our budding innovators access to expert advice and feedback from area entrepreneurs and business leaders. Innovators at any stage are encouraged to participate, including students, faculty, staff and 51ÁÔÆæ alumni. Contact 51ÁÔÆæRF if you would like to support this important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20 uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/uwmrf.org\/\" rel=\"\">More information about the 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Jessica Silvaggi, PhD<br><a href=\"mailto:jessica@uwmrf.org\">jessica@uwmrf.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-university-innovation-fellows\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University Innovation Fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in 2013, 51ÁÔÆæ has been part of the University Innovation Fellows program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) program empowers students around the world to become agents of change in higher education. Fellows create opportunities that help their peers unlock their creative potential and develop the design-centered mindset required to take on complex challenges in today\u2019s world. Students of all majors and academic levels \u2013 from freshmen to PhDs \u2013 who want to shape the future of education are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/university-innovation-fellows\/\" rel=\"\">More information about the University Innovation Fellows<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Ilya Avdeev, PhD<br><a href=\"mailto:avdeev@uwm.edu\">avdeev@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-uwm-ceo\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">51ÁÔÆæ Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO\u2019s mission is to inform, support and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. With a diverse entrepreneurial community and global network, CEO provides student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. The highlight of the year is the annual Global Conference hosted each fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CEO Elevator Pitch Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition gives participants two minutes to convey the value of their business venture to a panel of judges. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive a monetary prize. Don&#8217;t have an idea to pitch this time? No problem, spectators are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CEO Student Entrepreneur of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A $1,000 prize will be awarded to the outstanding student entrepreneur who is a current student, a CEO member, and is actively running a business with sales and revenue at the time of submission. This award helps to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into launching a venture while in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20 uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwmceo.com\/\" rel=\"\">More information about 51ÁÔÆæ CEO<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br>Jim Hunter<br><a href=\"mailto:uwm-ceo@uwm.edu\">uwm-ceo@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-prototyping-club\" class=\"hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prototyping Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prototyping Club is composed of students dedicated to inventing, tinkering, making, and learning. They also volunteer in the Engineering Math and Science (EMS) building Makerspace and help to maintain, staff, and run the lab. This club aims to provide a hub for students and student orgs to easily access all sorts of prototyping technology. 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