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Give to Entrepreneurship

Give to Entrepreneurship

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Support students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln by enhancing entrepreneurship through curriculum, resources and inspiration, mentorship and co-curricular competitions and events. In addition to corporate sponsorship, we appreciate those who choose to personally support the valuable entrepreneurship programming and opportunities available. Your gift, no matter the amount, directly supports our students.

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Funding Opportunities

Events
Sponsored for 2024-25
Innovation Challenge
  • Estimated annual cost: $2,500
  • Covers: Prize money for competitors, food and materials

Exclusive sponsorship and full event naming opportunity available - contact Amy Kloefkorn at amy.kloefkorn@nufoundation.org for more information

Sponsored for 2024-25
48-Hour Challenge
  • Estimated annual cost: $7,500
  • Covers: Prize money for competitors, food and materials

Exclusive sponsorship and full event naming opportunity available - contact Amy Kloefkorn at amy.kloefkorn@nufoundation.org for more information

3-2-1 Quick Pitch
  • Estimated annual cost: $20,000
  • Covers: Prize money for competitors, venue rental, food and materials

Exclusive sponsorship and full event naming opportunity available - contact Amy Kloefkorn at amy.kloefkorn@nufoundation.org for more information

Sponsored Through 2030
New Venture Competition
  • Estimated annual cost: $70,000
  • Covers: Prize money for competitors, venue rental, food and materials

Exclusive sponsorship and full event naming opportunity available - contact Amy Kloefkorn at amy.kloefkorn@nufoundation.org for more information

Workshops and Signature Speaker Series
  • Estimated annual cost: $10,000
  • Covers: Venue rental, food, materials and associated travel costs
Student Support, Recruitment and Retention
Scholarships
  • Estimated annual cost: $40,000
  • Covers: Scholarships for incoming and current students minoring in entrepreneurship
Registered Student Organizations
  • Estimated annual cost: $30,000
  • Covers:
    • StartupsUNL: Annual trip to meet entrepreneurs and franchisees in Chicago
    • Events including Founder Fridays
    • Women+: Speakers and events
    • NIL Program: Advisor stipends, associated program management costs
    • Husker Venture Fund (HVF): HVF-hosted bootcamps, pitch events, new member recruitment events, travel to regional and national competitions
New Student Recruitment
  • Estimated annual cost: $20,000
  • Covers:
    • Recruitment booth rental
    • Entrepreneurship specific swag
    • Food for events like Back to School Bash, Big Red Welcome, High School Pitch events and Day Camps
Outreach
Fellows Program Student Engagement Opportunities
  • Estimated annual cost: $20,000
  • Covers: Fellows Receptions and small events cost for venue rental and food
Campus Fellows Program Stipends
  • Estimated annual cost: $40,000
  • Covers: $1,500 annual stipend to individual Campus Fellows
Research and Professional Development
Stipend for Faculty to Conduct Entrepreneurship Research
  • Estimated annual cost: $10,000
Travel Stipend for National Conferences and Seminars such as GCEC
  • Estimated annual cost: $15,000
  • Covers: Travel expenses for faculty and staff to learn best practices, connect with other centers and strengthen our national reputation

To make a larger gift or learn more about ways to support the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, please contact Amy Kloefkorn at the University of Nebraska Foundation at amy.kloefkorn@nufoundation.org.

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