Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator

The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator supports undergraduate entrepreneurial students from all over campus. The accelerator offers an individualized developmental plan that caters to the unique leadership and entrepreneurial journey of each person. It connects each student to carefully curated, exclusive resources and experts designed to support and grow a business or innovation. The program also utilizes structured peer groups to elevate personal skills and collaboration, while also promoting progress. This unique combination of resources, experts and programming leads to a supportive environment filled with exclusive opportunities to build a business and valuable connections to support leadership and entrepreneurial journeys.

Program Benefits

$1,000 annual scholarship ($500 each semester)

Tailored mentoring and coaching

Special invitation for Practicum in Entrepreneurship (ENTR 424), open to accelerator members only so you can earn three credit hours for building/growing your business

Exclusive access to all-expense-paid tools and resources to build and grow a business

Valuable connections and support from your mentors, campus resources including the Center for Entrepreneurship team, peers and members of the community as you set goals and track progress

Workshops specific to leadership and business development such as marketing support and legal consultation

Apply to Be a Part of 2025-26 Cohort

Who Ahould apply?

Applications are accepted from University of Nebraska–Lincoln sophomores and above from any major who are building or growing a business. Acceptance is limited to ensure program excellence and individualized support.

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2024-25 Cohort

Reilley Einspahr, Senior
Major: Finance

Dante Dyches-Chandler, Junior
Major: Data Science

Adelaide Witte, Junior
Major: Agribusiness

Seth Daup, Senior
Major: Finance (Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management)

Carlos Ferrer-Moya, Junior
Major: Business Administration

Flor Bescansa Luers, Senior
Major: Anthropology

Michael Endacott, Senior
Major: Computer Science

Joseph Flodman, Sophomore
Major: Undeclared

Joseph Lacey, Senior
Major: Emerging Media Arts

Lena Lankas, Senior
Major: Computer Science (Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management)

Yamen Seanwan, Senior
Major: Business Administration

Mitch West, Sophomore
Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Ethan Munson, Senior
Major: Management (Entrepreneurship)

Judith Gelber, Ph.D. Student in Leadership Studies

Seth Wright, Senior
Major: Agribusiness

Cheyenne Prentice, Senior
Major: International Business

Madison Kreifels, Senior
Major: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications

Sam McCracken, Senior
Major: Clifton Builders management

Alex Swidler, Senior
Major: Management (Entrepreneurship)

Ben Swidler, Senior
Major: Management (Entrepreneurship)

Frank Arth, Sophomore
Major: Finance

Jackson Donley, Sophomore
Major: Management

Mumtaz Blasiny, Junior
Major: Management

$1,000 Scholarship

You'll be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for your acceptance and participation in the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program. The scholarship provides $500 for each semester of program completion.

Exclusive Opportunities to Build Your Business

You will visit local businesses, participate in events, attend workshops and gain access to tools that will drive success at the unique stage of your business. This includes assistance and feedback for creating prototypes, learning about funding options, establishing legal entities, developing marketing strategies, sourcing talent and planning for expansion.

students competing in the 48 hour challenge

Valuable Connections to Support Your Leadership and Entrepreneurial Journey

You will connect with experienced entrepreneurs and experts to help you overcome problems, increase critical thinking, consider new avenues and elevate success. You will have a dedicated mentor throughout the program, and you will rely on your peers for support. You will have access to campus resources, including the Center for Entrepreneurship team, to assist with business plan development, market research and access to funding opportunities.

Contact

Center for Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship@unl.edu
HLH 315
402-472-3353