Where Ideas Become Businesses and Businesses Fuel Our Region

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at UW Oshkosh connects students, entrepreneurs, and community partners to create real economic impact across northeast Wisconsin.

At the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, we believe that entrepreneurship isn’t just for business majors: it’s for anyone with an idea worth pursuing. Whether you’re a student ready to launch your first venture, a small business owner looking to grow, or a community leader working to strengthen the regional economy, we’re here to connect you with the education, mentorship, funding opportunities, and networks you need to succeed.

What we offer:

Learn. Launch. Lead.

We inspire entrepreneurial thinking and develop the skills that drive economic growth — through hands-on programs, real-world competitions, and ecosystem-building initiatives that extend well beyond the classroom.

• Business Model Competition — Compete for funding and recognition while developing a real, viable business concept from the ground up.
• Innovation Foundry — An 8-week, hands-on program designed to help small businesses in the Fox Valley region solve challenges and seize new opportunities.
• C•CUBE Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building — A nationally recognized framework developed at UW Oshkosh that helps higher education institutions play an active role in building thriving regional economies.
• Student Entrepreneurship Consultants — UWO students working as real consultants on real business challenges, gaining experience while delivering value.
• Titan Spark! — Events and experiences that ignite entrepreneurial curiosity across campus and community.
• Management Major with a Family Business and Entrepreneurship Emphasis | Certificate in Entrepreneurship — A formal credential for students who want to demonstrate their entrepreneurial knowledge and commitment.