Center For Entrepreneurship

Start Here for Entrepreneurial Success

The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship empowers all students on campus, regardless of their major. With a wealth of resources, experienced faculty and a culture of collaboration, you'll dive into innovation, research and successful ventures from day one. Whether you're launching a new idea, looking to join a team and help build a business or have an established venture, the center provides invaluable mentorship opportunities, engaging workshops and competitions, and funding support to help you thrive.

Educating, Empowering and Accelerating Nebraska Entrepreneurs

1,500+ STUDENTS SERVED

By Entrepreneurship Courses and Resources

150+ MENTORS PAYING IT FORWARD

in University Entpreneurship Ecosystem

$80,000+ TOTAL CASH PRIZES OFFERED

Through Annual Student Competitions

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Debuts at No. 42 in Global Entrepreneurship Ranking

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln debuted at No. 42 in the world and No. 12 in the Midwest in The Princeton Review® and Entrepreneur® Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs rankings.

The list includes the 50 undergraduate institutions with the best offerings in entrepreneurship studies for 2025. Based on a survey The Princeton Review conducted in summer 2024 of administrators at nearly 300 schools, the ranking tallies took into account more than 25 data points about the schools’ entrepreneurship programs, faculties, students and alumni.

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Quick Start: Our Most Popular Resources

Entrepreneurship Courses

Students from all majors can take advantage of entrepreneurship courses available at every level. Immerse yourself in both theory and practical application, learning from respected faculty and successful business owners.

Courses Entrepreneurship Minor

Competitions and Events

At Nebraska, you can raise capital for your idea, startup or existing business through student competitions and other funding opportunities. Competitions vary from elevator pitches, business plan competitions to events promoting creativity and collaboration.

Student Competitions

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Build your idea by tapping into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln entrepreneurship ecosystem. Use our handy tool to view programs and resources offered across the University.

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1-on-1 Coaching

Have an idea but don't know what to do about it? Stuck on a problem with your start-up?

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Meet Our Team

Samuel A. Nelson

Bauermeister Family Presidential Chair in Entrepreneurship, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor of Practice in Management