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Follow Follow Follow Donate Home About Faculty Staff Knight Launches News Programs Undergraduates Graduates Blackstone LaunchPad Incubator Competitions Events Opportunities & Resources Internships & Jobs Affiliated Clubs Startup Funding Online Resources Slyngshot Pay It Forward Be the spark that ignites change. Learn entrepreneurial mindsets and skillsets you need to make a difference by confronting problems, disruptions, and obsolescence with empathy, innovation, and agility. These timeless talents will fortify your professional journey to achieve professional impact, personal fulfillment, and sustained success. Open your window of opportunity at UCF. Join UCF’s entrepreneurial community to access exclusive resources such as expert speakers, confidential coaching meetings, innovation resources, and startup competitions. Get Our Newsletter Visit the LaunchPad Create Your Path! Whether you’re looking to get started with an idea, learn more about our competitions, or meet a coach, we’ve got you covered. Build Your Credentials Discover your path to success with our dynamic range of courses focused on entrepreneurship! Our entrepreneurship courses provide the knowledge, network, and confidence to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. Learn from Experts Immerse yourself in a transformative learning journey through unparalleled insights from accomplished professionals and visionaries who have shaped their fields. Our programs provid e students with real-world perspectives, practical skills, and invaluable networking opportunities. Connect with Coaches The LaunchPad connects aspiring entrepreneurs with seasoned coaches who bring a wealth of experience, insights, and guidance to the table. Through personalized one-on-one sessions, our coaches provide invaluable advice and help you refine your business strategies at any stage in your venture. Compete for Cash Elevate your entrepreneurial aspirations by participating in our venture and innovation competitions. These dynamic events provide a platform for visionary minds to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions. Launch Your Venture Our UpStarts Incubator program is meticulously designed to provide mentorship to student ventures. All students are invited to join the Incubator to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship alongside dedicated mentors, propelling your student venture towards sustainable innovation and remarkable achievements. Shop with Knights Visit ou r Knight Launches shop and explore student innovations . This dynamic hub s howcase s their ventures, products, and ideas. From cutting-edge technologies to game-changing services, you’ll witness the incredible diversity and success of student-driven innovation. Real Knights, Real Results! The CEL serves thousands of UCF students annually to improve their career readiness and provide resources for the entrepreneurial efforts. Startup Category Community Brewhouse Aaron Libera, Gary Holmes, Pieter Hanson, and Rob Shash UpStarts has helped us define our scope and vision and guide us in making the right moves to grow and launch our current project. The entire ecosystem has been paramount in providing us the support we needed to successfully open our new brewery project!” Startup Category DripLock Kelly Shea, CEO/Founder The competitions at the Blackstone Launchpad gave me the experience and feedback that I needed in order to make my product and pitch better. The funding helped me to officially start my business as well! I would recommend the competitions to anyone” Startup Category IDem Systems David Nash, CEO Receiving mentoring and coaching from an experienced entrepreneur has provided me with a guidebook” to follow in my own venture’s journey. UpStarts is like a group therapy/counseling session for new entrepreneurs.” Startup Category EDUWorks LLC Elliot Weinthal, Founder and CEO I have grown my business more during my first year in the UpStarts Student Venture Accelerator Program than I managed in the year I was on my own; applying to the Accelerator has been the best decision I ever made for my business. You don’t need to be a business major to be an entrepreneur, you just need an idea and passion.” Startup Category Antonia Jimenez Launchpad Ambassador & WordPress Operator The Blackstone Launchpad has been like a second home for me. It has been a great place to network with people, talk to mentors, and step out of my comfort zone. Without a doubt, one of the best places to be at UCF!” Startup Category MJN Entertainment LLC Matthew Novack, Founder Blackstone LaunchPad helped turn my ideas into innovations!” The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership helps UCF students, recent alumni, faculty and staff become successful entrepreneurial leaders. Visit the College of Business Find Us Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Business Administration I, Room 135 (407) 823-3683 cel@ucf.edu Blackstone LaunchPad Student Union (407) 823-2642 launchpad@ucf.edu Open your window of opportunity at UCF. Join UCF’s entrepreneurial community to access exclusive resources such as expert speakers, confidential mentor meetings, innovation resources, and startup competitions. Our team of entrepreneurial experts can’t wait to support you as you start and grow your venture. Get Started Your contact details have been noted! From here on out, you’ll receive exclusive communications about our upcoming events and...