Entrepreneurship
UChicago is a premier destination for young entrepreneurs and their future ventures. Our city built its name as an industrial and financial powerhouse, and today, that same ambition is driving its emergence as a hub for quantum, hardtech, and healthcare innovation.
Our University sits at the heart of this robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and Career Advancement helps students who want to be founders or gain experience at a startup plug into this network. The Entrepreneurship program connects students with startup internships, venture competitions, and incubator programs to build the skills and networks they need to launch what's next.
Coaching & Mentoring
Tap into UChicago’s network of innovators and founders! Whether you just have an idea or are ready to go to market, you can schedule a 1:1 meeting to get expert advice as you take your next steps.
Signature Entrepreneurship Programs
Put your skills to the test with these competitions and programs geared toward helping students in their journeys as founders.
Startup Internships
Working for a startup or small business is an excellent way to gain meaningful work experience in a fast-paced, agile work environment. These experiences are also a great training ground for budding founders who plan to launch their own startups in the future.
Check out our startup internship programs to learn more about these exciting opportunities.
Entrepreneurship Calendar
Use this quarter-by-quarter guide to stay on top of competitions, resources, and opportunities that can help you gain experience in the startup ecosystem and launch your venture.