-
-
- Financial Aid
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Grants
- Federal Work Study
- Additional Resources
-
At the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), learning extends beyond the classroom. Through collaborative experiences, creative problem-solving, and partnerships with industry and community leaders, students gain the skills and confidence to innovate with purpose and lead with integrity. The CIE contributes to developing students into servant-leaders by helping them to discover ways to:
In addition to academic curriculum, the CIE provides a full slate of opportunities throughout the year for students of all academic majors to develop innovation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, exploring how their passions can shape meaningful impact.
Bring your business concepts before a panel of judges and compete for cash and in-kind prizes. Many Trojan Arena winners such as Allera Tech, Sky Manufacturing, Lucidity Statistical Consulting, Godspeed, Cord Puck, and Joy Box have gone on to establish businesses pre- and post-graduation.
Grow your leadership capabilities as Summer Staff in the IMPACT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp. This residential summer camp helps high school students develop key leadership skills through a dynamic hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship lab experience.
Ignite your future through a paid student staff experience that fuses applied creativity, professional growth, and real-world impact.
As a member of the Ignite Innovation Corps, you’ll collaborate on community consulting projects, co-develop campus initiatives, and advance through a leadership track designed to elevate your skills. It’s more than a job—it’s a transformative experience dedicated to your personal growth and professional goals.
In addition to academic curriculum, the CIE provides a full slate of opportunities throughout the year for students of all academic majors to develop innovation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, exploring how their passions can shape meaningful impact.
Bring your business concepts before a panel of judges and compete for cash and in-kind prizes. Many Trojan Arena winners such as Allera Tech, Sky Manufacturing, Lucidity Statistical Consulting, Godspeed, Cord Puck, and Joy Box have gone on to establish businesses pre- and post-graduation.
Grow your leadership capabilities as Summer Staff in the IMPACT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp. This residential summer camp helps high school students develop key leadership skills through a dynamic hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship lab experience.
Ignite your future through a paid student staff experience that fuses applied creativity, professional growth, and real-world impact.
As a member of the Ignite Innovation Corps, you’ll collaborate on community consulting projects, co-develop campus initiatives, and advance through a leadership track designed to elevate your skills. It’s more than a job—it’s a transformative experience dedicated to your personal growth and professional goals.
The CIE trains, mentors, and equips Kingdom-class innovators for a lifetime of creative flourishing. Academic programs include:
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is located in the Vandermeulen Innovation Hub in the Horne Academic Center, through a generous donation from longtime alumna and friend of the University Elaine (Brunz ’62) Vandermeulen.
The high-energy space is a state-of-the-art location for students to work on their ideas, meet with visiting entrepreneurial professionals, and build connections. It also hosts events throughout the year.
Help us expand student impact—give today to support hands-on learning, innovation, and community transformation. Please choose the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Designation.
(Select "Scholarship not shown" and type Zurcher “Fantastic” Scholarship Endowment in the comment box)
Follow us on Instagram @taylor_cie!
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Professor of Entrepreneurship
Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Operations Manager
Entrepreneur in Residence
Entrepreneur in Residence
Program Assistant for the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Leadership