Are you a Student Creator or Entrepreneur? Are you trying to get the word out about your venture, conduct some customer discovery, or find a venue where you can sell what you've created?

If you are, then the EntrepreneurShop is a great opportunity for you! 

The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Division of Student Affairs are partnering again this spring to offer students a free table at a pop-up event for student creators and entrepreneurs! 

The last first Friday EntrepreneurShop event of the year will be held
           10 am-2 pm on Friday, May 1st!
Secure your spot by signing up for a table today!  Don't wait!

Not vending? Come shop! Mark your calendar for Friday, May 1st and come explore handmade products, art, accessories, services, and more — all created by UMBC students.
Sign Up for a Space Here!

Just a few more days left to apply!

We are looking for three new SEAs to join our team next school year!  

SEAs (Student Entreprneurship Ambassadors) serve as the student voice of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ABCEI) and are advocates for entrepreneurship programs across campus.

SEAs help increase the awareness of the ABCEI by promoting events through social media and connecting with students in class, events and other programs.  If you care about entrepreneurship and UMBC, this is a great way to get involved!

Responsibilities

• Commit 6-10 hours per month to assist with entrepreneurship events or extracurricular activities each semester.
• Attend ABCEI events and help out!
• Connect students to entrepreneurial opportunities at ABCEI by presenting program information in various classes across campus, tabling at events, and delivering presentations in their own classes about the ABCEI.
• Share about ABCEI on social media platforms.
• Promote the ENTR minor to fellow students and be available to answer questions and discuss how it can fit into students’ studies.

Benefits

• Gain leadership skills
• Build your resume
• Earn letters of recommendation
• Get connected to fellow student leaders
• Each Ambassador will receive an ABCEI swag bag with clothing, handouts, and more to wear to events.
• Upon completion of the 8 hours / month each semester, students will receive a $500 stipend

Eligibility

The SEA Program runs from September until the end of April. Students will be paid at the end of each semester. To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Minor. Students from all majors and class years are invited to apply!

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, April 27th.

For more info: Student Entrepreneurship Ambassadors (SEAs)

Apply Here!

URCAD is Wednesday, April 22nd, in the RAC. Get ready to rock the RAC as URCAD celebrates its 30th anniversary!

See over 400 student presentations- posters, performances, exhibitions, oral talks, films, and more!
Keynote speaker, Karena Ingram '16, Music Composition, will talk from 12-1pm on the RAC stage.
For the full schedule of events, see:

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day – UMBC

ALEX. BROWN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRESENTERS

Sara Abbas| Intelligent Fault Detection and Risk Management for Autonomous Spacecraft Operations | Mentor: Anthony Campbell | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

RAC Arena, 10-11am Poster #3

Lehbah Amin, Farell Kimble, Samira Ali| Perceptions of Fairness in AI-Driven Screening Systems Among Undergraduate Students | Mentor: Edward Dillon | Information Systems

RAC Arena, 10-11am Poster #9

Jada Iwuoha| The Campus Connect: A Centralized Digital Marketplace for Student Entrepreneurship and Campus-Based Services | Mentor: Kevin Fulmer | Interdisciplinary Studies

RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #34

What? URCAD 30

When? Weds. Apr. 22, 9 am-3 pm

Where? The RAC

We are looking for three new SEAs to join our team next school year!  

SEAs (Student Entreprneurship Ambassadors) serve as the student voice of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ABCEI) and are advocates for entrepreneurship programs across campus.

SEAs help increase the awareness of the ABCEI by promoting events through social media and connecting with students in class, events and other programs.  If you care about entrepreneurship and UMBC, this is a great way to get involved!

Responsibilities

• Commit 6-10 hours per month to assist with entrepreneurship events or extracurricular activities each semester.
• Attend ABCEI events and help out!
• Connect students to entrepreneurial opportunities at ABCEI by presenting program information in various classes across campus, tabling at events, and delivering presentations in their own classes about the ABCEI.
• Share about ABCEI on social media platforms.
• Promote the ENTR minor to fellow students and be available to answer questions and discuss how it can fit into students’ studies.

Benefits

• Gain leadership skills
• Build your resume
• Earn letters of recommendation
• Get connected to fellow student leaders
• Each Ambassador will receive an ABCEI swag bag with clothing, handouts, and more to wear to events.
• Upon completion of the 8 hours / month each semester, students will receive a $500 stipend

Eligibility

The SEA Program runs from September until the end of April. Students will be paid at the end of each semester. To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Minor. Students from all majors and class years are invited to apply!

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, April 27th.

For more info: Student Entrepreneurship Ambassadors (SEAs)

Apply Here!

You are invited to the CBIC final Event!  

It's time for our Annual CBIC Event today, Thursday, April 16th from 5:30-8:30 pm! 

Are you interested in networking with other students and entrepreneurs?  Join us at 5:30 pm before the competition begins at 6:30 pm for appetizers and networking!  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet alumni entrepreneurs, students, and community members interested in entrepreneurship.

Students submitted their business plans and the judges have decided on the finalists!  Come hear them present their ideas, hear the judges' decisions, and see who wins up to $4,000 seed funding to launch their ventures!

Come support these students as they take this step towards starting a business or social impact venture! 

What?  The CBIC Final Event

Where?  University Center Ballroom

When?  Today!  Thursday, April 16th

5:30-6:30 pm: Appetizers, Student Venture Tabling, and Networking

6:30-8:30 pm: The CBIC Competition Final Event                                                               

You are invited to the CBIC final Event!  

It's time for our Annual CBIC Event this Thursday, April 16th from 5:30-8:30 pm! 

Are you interested in networking with other students and entrepreneurs?  Join us at 5:30 pm before the competition begins at 6:30 pm for appetizers and networking!  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet alumni entrepreneurs, students, and community members interested in entrepreneurship.

Students submitted their business plans and the judges have decided on the finalists!  Come hear them present their ideas, hear the judges' decisions, and see who wins up to $4,000 seed funding to launch their ventures!

Come support these students as they take this step towards starting a business or social impact venture! 

What?  The CBIC Final Event

Where?  University Center Ballroom

When?  Thursday, April 16th

5:30-6:30 pm: Appetizers, Student Venture Tabling, and Networking

6:30-8:30 pm: The CBIC Competition Final Event                                                               

You are invited to the CBIC final Event!  

It's time for our Annual CBIC Event this Thursday, April 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm!  Students submitted their business plans and the judges have decided on the finalists!  Come hear them present their ideas, hear the judges' decisions, and see who wins some seed funding to launch their ventures!

Come show these students your support as they take this step towards starting a business or social impact venture! 

But, this event doesn't begin with the presentations…

Are you interested in networking with other students and entrepreneurs?  Then, join us at 5:30 pm before the competition begins at 6:30 pm for appetizers and networking!  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet alumni entrepreneurs, fellow students and community members interested in entrepreneurship.

What?  The CBIC Final Event, with networking beforehand

Where?  University Center Ballroom

When?  Thursday, April 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm, The CBIC Competition Final Event                                                               5:30-6:30 pm, Appetizers and Networking

Hey there Retrievers!

The Alex. Brown Center and the Career Center have an amazing event for you! Join us for the Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion Today--Monday, April 13th from 12-1pm in University Center 312.

This Entrepreneurs Panel event will feature three entrepreneurs from our community:

• Don Miner '10, CEO, Space Cow Media
• Lexx Mills '13, CEO and Co-Founder, Stursi
• Zozscha Bomhardt '93, COO/CFO, Right Ascension 231

During this presentation, each panelist will share their entrepreneurial journey as well as answer questions from the audience. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from real entrepreneurs! 

This panel is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the business community. We hope to see you there!

Today!  Monday, April 13th, from 12-1 pm in UC 312

Hey there Retrievers!

The Alex. Brown Center and the Career Center have an amazing event for you! Join us for the Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion Monday, April 13th from 12-1pm in University Center 312.

This Entrepreneurs Panel event will feature three entrepreneurs from our community:

• Don Miner '10, CEO, Space Cow Media
• Lexx Mills '13, CEO and Co-Founder, Stursi
• Zozscha Bomhardt '93, COO/CFO, Right Ascension 231

During this presentation, each panelist will share their entrepreneurial journey as well as answer questions from the audience. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from real entrepreneurs! 

This panel is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the business community. We hope to see you there!

Monday, April 13th, from 12-1 pm in UC 312

Join us TODAY for an inspiring conversation at our Arts & Entrepreneurship Q&A Panel, where creativity meets innovation. This special event will feature guest speaker Kiirstn Pagan '11, alongside a dynamic panel of student and alumni artists who are also entrepreneurs.

Together, they'll share how they are turning creativity and passion into real opportunities.

During the Panel Q&A, we'll explore topics such as:

• Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Social Entrepreneurship
• What it's like to be an artist entrepreneur
• How artists build sustainable careers
• How students blend artistic vision with entrepreneurial thinking
• The Entrepreneurship Minor: Arts Track
• Entrepreneurship scholarships, ENTR URA Grants, venture funding, and entrepreneurship competitions

Event Date: TODAY! Monday, April 6, 12–1 PM
Location: Fine Arts 107

Come learn more about the intersection of arts and entrepreneurship, connect with fellow creatives, and enjoy a slice of pizza!