University Startups

“The Entrepreneurship Innovation Center is excited to have University Startups partner with us to facilitate our Summer Launch Program. The 9-week startup incubator program is for current Bowie State University students who want to launch a new venture and get real-time feedback from industry professionals.”

Johnetta Hardy, Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center

"Prince George’s Community College is preparing for a transformation in education. As we design new ways to deliver training that is flexible, adaptable, and accessible, University Startup has become a major part of this journey. Their online, self-paced, and competency-based employment readiness and search program is a game-changer! Incorporating it into our micro-pathways helps us connect learners with employers and job opportunities."

June Evans, Director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Innovation Hub (INNOHUB)

The Masters School partnered with USU to develop and refine academic and extracurricular programming for our Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs—and the partnership has been fantastic. Not only have we set the stage for several years of thoughtful curricular growth, but we’ve also developed an interdisciplinary model that embeds the entrepreneurial mindset across our entire curriculum. Throughout our partnership it has been clear that USU stays on top of the constantly evolving demands and competencies required to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s economy...Our partnership has been invigorating and inspiring; a true pleasure!

Seth Marx, Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement

“Thank you to the leadership at University Startups in supporting GOOD Projects on its vision to support 500 families to achieve success. Without strong, committed partners like University Startups, none of our work would be possible"

Darius Baxter, Chief Engagement Officer at GOOD Projects

"The Employment Search Course Le-Marie designed for our program is simply amazing. The topics relate with where are parents are in their career journey. Most of them are working and are looking to elevate and just needed the tools and supports to get them on the right path. We also have a great instructor in Le-Maries. She comes with the knowledge and resources but she also makes herself available to each participant in the course. We're really thrilled to keep the partnership going for future cohorts“

Jasmine Campbell, Program Lead at GOOD Projects.

About

University Startups helps high school students and their communities thrive by teaching an entrepreneurial mindset

Schools

Gain valuable business-building skills, access to college prep courses and internship opportunities

Workforce

Train learners through a turnkey, virtual program that provides transferable skills for any career

Non-Profits

Provide learners with a unique and enriching educational experience by partnering with University Startups.

Consulting

Align your curriculum with the latest content and skills being taught in top tier universities. We Coach teachers, create curriculum and work with your team to build award-winning programs

What is University Startups?

A transformational learning process that creates pathways for success, in school and beyond. We give students and life learners access to college preparation, internships, experience, and new career opportunities through a social and inclusive entrepreneurship-focused program featuring professors from top-tier business schools.

What We Stand For

Empowerment

Through our program, students launch a social impact venture, building life-long career skills

Growth

We’re committed to opening doors to better prepare students for college, internships, careers, and life

Community

Beyond the classroom, we broaden students’ minds by making valuable contributions to nonprofits and the community.

Why University Startups

The only Entrepreneurial Mindset program with augmented modules to support college acceptance and career skill development

Designed by professors from leading universities, combined with advice from expert college counselors, essay writing coaches and machine learning engineers

Partnerships with nonprofits and foundations to provide the links for funding and mentorship

Results from University Startups Students

74%

feel more hopeful about future possibilities

78%

feel more prepared for college

70%

feel more confident in their abilities

“This course is different from other courses because it allows you to work in a team all day and grow together. The disagreements we had grew into better ideas and I have never experienced that in a different program.”

-Student, August 2021 Program

“I'm glad that I took the course because it's great that I was able to experience a more challenging and intense program. I also learned about the smaller details of starting a business and creating a product.”

-Student, June 2021 Program

“This program was the best thing I’ve actually done and accepted the ups and downs through. So I would love to do more programs like this.”

-Student, June 2021 Program

“The professor, TA's and mentors were definitely there to guide us along the way...I liked that because it makes me more confident to know that I can plan a business with a team without the direct assistance of a teacher.”

-Student, August 2021 Program