Entrepreneurship

The University of Wyoming College of Business has a robust entrepreneurship program that includes courses offered to all UW students, including a minor and a focuse area in entrepreneurship. In addition to courses offered, we host an annual entrepreneurship summit each year alongside an entrepreneurship competition with cash prizes totaling $50,000. Our goal through this program is to activate as many young entrepreneurs as possible through education about best practices, resources provided to help them succeed, and mentorship to show them what is possible.

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Entrepreneurship Minor

An entrepreneurship minor equips you with the mindset and skills to think creatively, identify opportunities, and bring ideas to life.

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Entrepreneurship Major

Our entrepreneurship focus area allows students in the business program to tailor their degree toward innovation and venture creation.

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Venture MBA

The Venture MBA is a specialized graduate program for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers.

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Turn Ideas Into Action

At the University of Wyoming College of Business, our entrepreneurship programs are designed to ignite innovation, foster creativity, and empower students to bring their ideas to life. Whether you're launching a startup or exploring new ways to solve problems, our courses, mentorship, and competitions provide hands-on experiences that build real-world skills. With strong community support and national recognition, we’re cultivating the next generation of bold thinkers and business leaders right here in Wyoming.

 

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Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Venture Mentoring Service

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IMPACT 307

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John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition

The John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition at the University of Wyoming (UW) is designed to encourage college students across the State of Wyoming to act on their talents, ideas, and energy to produce tomorrow's leading businesses. The $50K Competition awards cash prizes to outstanding teams of student entrepreneurs who submit their business plans for new ventures showing significant business potential. The competition encourages teams to compete by providing business consulting expertise, C-level mentorship, financial mentorship, and a strong entrepreneurial network of investors and potential partners.

Students from all community colleges and in all disciplines at UW at the undergraduate and graduate levels are welcome to enter the competition. Multi-disciplinary teams that combine members from many disciplines are encouraged, as these teams bring together the variety of skills required for a successful venture.

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