A hub of rapid, engaging, impactful innovation on Trinity’s campus, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship empowers students, alumni, and community members to find their own places and spaces in the startup world.
Spotlight on Entrepreneurship
Our entrepreneurs are our best storytellers—making connections, creating networks, engaging and empowering peers, and learning by leading. Meet the entrepreneurs who fuel Trinity's program.
Stumberg champion Sapphire stays adaptable, learns from tough lessons
More than 20 students intern with Students+Startups in Summer 2020
Trinity startups make their own pivots to reach success
#19
Most Innovative Liberal Arts College
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
10%
of Trinity students from 44 majors participate in entrepreneurship
12/10
Mentors/Ventures
in the Venture Mentoring Service
In addition to signature events like the Stumberg Competition and investor panels, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship actively participates in community events, connecting students with networking opportunities in San Antonio and beyond.
A PART OF THE JOURNEY
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Blog
Straight from our Tigers’ perspectives, the Entrepreneurship Blog shares stories and insights.
You can’t just learn entrepreneurship in the classroom—you have to be out in the field, trying to start your own business. In other programs, it can be impossible to fail because they limit how far you take entrepreneurship. But at Trinity, I was able to fail until I got the right answer.
- Jacob Hurrell-Zitelman ’20
Founder, Quick Sip
Read Jacob's Story →
IN THE CLASSROOM
Beyond the Textbook
Trinity offers a minor in entrepreneurship as well as several entrepreneurship courses—even some in Pathways!—available to students of all majors.
ON CAMPUS / IN THE COMMUNITY
Experiential Learning
The Center connects students with myriad ways to expand their creative ventures, from residence hall communities to networking and mentorship to competing for startup funds.