We help students transform their ideas into reality as Startup Wildcats.
Welcome to a community where innovation and leadership thrive.
We are a hub of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking engaging students, seasoned entrepreneurs, mentors, change-makers and leaders. Innovators from all disciplines come to Startup Wildcats to explore new opportunities, make connections, and turn their ideas into reality. As a Startup Wildcat, you will:
- Discover and assess emerging opportunities
- Develop innovations into sustainable ventures
- Connect with fellow student innovators and entrepreneurs
- Build the foundation for success
Any Major
Entrepreneurship is mindset. Regardless of your major, from engineering to biology to computer sciences to social sciences to the humanities, Startup Wildcats prepares you for a lifetime of impactful thinking.
Any year
From students just experiencing their first semester to those who are deep into their graduate studies, Startup Wildcats offers programs to foster your entrepreneurial and leadership skills and prepare you for what’s next.
Any Wildcat
You might have an idea for a business or you already have a business. Maybe you’re looking to experience entrepreneurship in a lower-risk environment. Whatever you’re looking for, plug into your entrepreneurial experience with Startup Wildcats.
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student employee working on innovative research in a PI’s lab? Do you have a job helping to develop software or an app as part of your employment as a student?
Celebrate the Spirit of Entrepreneurship!
Showcase and sell YOUR wares on Student-Made Arizona.
Visit the new Student-Made Arizona website, an online marketplace where U of A student creators can post, market and sell their products and services.