Entrepreneurship is more than a collection of courses. It's a philosophy, a mindset that inspires innovation, risk-taking, and seizing opportunities in any form of business venture.
Students (virtually) come together from across the globe in collaboration to solve some of the worlds most pressing issues.
Work in reverse! A company pitches a problem to participating teams, and the teams work together to find a solution. Cash prizes are awarded to those who are the most successful.
One of the IEC's largest programs, the HSBPC provides a platform for all SU students and alumni to pitch their ideas and launch their businesses.
This rigorous SU alumni business accelerator turns goals into accomplishments by providing a solid infrastructure of grants, mentors, and connections.
FBX is a community of family business owners who gather to engage in education, networking, and professional development tailored specifically to their needs.
Learn from seasoned experts in the Seattle start-up community to hear stories, advice, and make connections.
Learn about our fall kick-off speakers, Bob Monroe '10 and Jesse Warner '09, two co-founders from Figurehead Brewing and their secret to expansion in a competitive market.
Oct 10, 2023
The SeattleU Innovation and Entrepreneurship center is excited to announce the 3 alumni-led business teams who have passed the rigorous application screening process and will be moving on to participate in this year’s Jones Progress Award accelerator program.
Oct 2, 2023
Read More about Announcing the 2023-24 Jones Progress Award Teams
Three alumni-led businesses completed the 6-month accelerator Jones Progress Awards program to win $10,000 each in seed funding
Jun 5, 2023
Student- and Alumni-led teams take home over $40,000 in cash prizes at the 25th Annual Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition
Jun 2, 2023
Read More about Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition 2023 Winners
Showcasing the 12 Semi Finalists for the HSBPC, a prestigious business plan competition organized by Seattle University. The finalists will be selected from a pool of innovative and promising startup ideas submitted by student entrepreneurs. Read about each semi finalist's business idea, their motivation behind it, and the potential impact it could have in their respective industries.
May 5, 2023
The Innovation and entrepreneurship Center relies on the generosity of its community to sustain its presence and to grow the entrepreneurial spirit in its students. There are more ways than one in contributing to the acceleration of our future entrepreneurial leaders; in whatever way you can, we greatly appreciate it!
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Have questions? Curious about any of the programs? Want to get involved? We are happy to chat with you!
Please reach out to Peter Rowan directly via email (prowan@seattleu.edu).