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Entrepreneurial Leadership Center & Student Incubator

Building entrepreneurship at Cal U

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Center & Student Incubator (ELC/SI) encourages innovation by providing the university community with the resources they need to explore, create, and expand their entrepreneurial opportunities.  

Business Counseling & Assistance for Entrepreneurs

Campus entrepreneurs can get assistance with all aspects of new-business development.  Assistance is provided for idea creation, business plans, funding sources, registering new businesses, and growing existing businesses.   To the right, the ELC/SI has compiled a list of electronic resouces that provide useful information on how to start and grow your business.  

Workshops & Training Opportunities

From guest speakers to campus-wide events, the ELC/SI provides learning opportunities that are specific to the needs of entrepreneurs.  Check out our upcoming events to see how you can get involved in entrepreneurship at Cal U.   

Business Incubator Services

The ELC/SI offer business incubator services for new, student-owned businesses.  View the profiles of the student-owned businesses that are being incubated on campus, as well as other businesses started by Cal U students, faculty, and staff that are involved with the ELC/SI.    

Student Outreach

The ELC/SI sponsors the Cal U Entrepreneurs' Club, which is a chartered member of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization.  This club provides an environment where students can get involved and meet with other entrepreneurially-minded students.  Make sure to check the upcoming events to find out when the club will be meeting next and to learn about other club events.        

For More Information

Contact Kelly Hunt, Executive Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Center & Student Incubator, at 724-938-5663 or hunt@calu.edu


Resources and Links

Entrepreneurial Leadership Center

Business Plan Assistance

Business Start-Up Assistance

Entrepreneur and Business Owner Assistance