Student Support & Growth Opportunities
The Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation delivers academic programs that lead to business degrees in entrepreneurship for undergraduate and graduate students. With a strong foundation of core classes and various electives, you will learn to navigate your path as an entrepreneurial leader. Discover your full potential as we guide you through creating, launching and managing a business venture! Students, regardless of the career path they choose, will be able to use key entrepreneurial competencies and apply the entrepreneurial mindset in any context!
Beyond the Classroom
The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship delivers experiential learning, student support programs and engaging events such as the Garner Holt Fast Pitch Competition, the spring Lunch + Entrepreneurs, CSUSB Innovation Challenge, Student Startup Program and the Spirit of the Entrepreneur scholarship.
Student Startup Program
The Student Startup Program helps students transform innovative ideas into real ventures through mentorship, resources, funding opportunities and hands-on guidance. Participants work with faculty advisors and experienced entrepreneurs to validate ideas, develop business models, and prepare their startups for launch. The program also connects students to competitions, networking opportunities, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem at and beyond CSUSB.
Student Startup Directory
Are you a CSUSB Entrepreneurship Startup? The Student Startup Directory highlights ventures founded by students and alumni from the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This platform showcases startups emerging from the CSUSB entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides founders an opportunity to share their venture, tell their story, and connect with the broader innovation community.
Student Supporting Campus & Community Events
Ben Cook, Founder of Hangar 24 engages directly with student over FREE lunch!
The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards VIP Reception
/ Lunch + Entrepreneurs - A very unique opportunity for CSUSB students to engage directly with 20+ entrepreneurs from various industries in a fun networking setting!
/ The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards - This awards program reflects our passionate belief that the Inland Empire community should honor and reward the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks, and build businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy. CSUSB Student gift tickets and volunteer opportunities are available every fall!