Programs
Our programs are designed to help students explore entrepreneurship, develop new ideas, and gain hands-on experience building and launching ventures. Current opportunities include Startup Weekend and the Innovation Challenge, each offering students a different way to connect with mentors, collaborate with peers, and move their ideas forward.
Startup Weekend
UC Startup Weekend is an action-packed three day program in which participants learn to think, work, and build like a new venture. Students join us on Friday evening to present their business ideas, form teams, and spend the weekend developing their concept to pitch on Sunday afternoon. Mentors and judges from the StartupCincy ecosystem volunteer their time to guide the teams, offer feedback and select prizewinners of the $5,000 pot for an impactful weekend experience.
Innovation Challenge
In the Innovation Challenge, you will start the beginning of the semester out either with no idea or a pre-exisiting idea, meet fellow students who can help you along the way, learn to create a pitch deck, refine your prototype, and finally pitch in the final competition for a chance to win cash prizes.