An Idea, Thousands of Dollars and (3 Years Later) a Breakthrough Two UCF students leaned on one priceless principle while developing an AI system that has exceeded their wildest expectations: “We refuse to quit.”
UCF Team Places Fourth in 2024 Blackstone LaunchPad Florida Network Innovation Challenge The sport business management students earned $1,250, as well as industry connections and hands-on learning experiences that will benefit them in their careers.
UCF Students to Compete for $50,000 in 2024 Joust Business Competition The Shark Tank-style competition celebrates student entrepreneurs, introduces them to community leaders and provides key resources to help launch their ventures.
Turning Ideas into Real Business UCF’s Blackstone LaunchPad program is transforming students from all backgrounds and majors into something they might never have imagined: entrepreneurs.
Healthy Eating and Travel Apps Win Big at UCF’s 2018 Social Venture Competition The annual contest supports student entrepreneurs aiming to better the world through their innovative ideas.
How UCF Can Help Start and Grow Your Business Campus resources and support can help students of any major launch their dream business.
UCF Student’s Innovative Beach Gear Wins $3,000 in State Startup Competition With an idea to create a new watersport based around skimboarding and a distribution deal lined up with Ron Jon Surf Shop, senior Matthew White…
Student’s Cookie Company Turns Diet ‘Cheat Day’ into Healthy-Treat Day Flourish Cookie Co. uses fresh, local ingredients for sweet treats you don’t have to feel guilty about.
New Blackstone Partnership Expands Entrepreneurial Resources for UCF Students A new partnership between the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Techstars, a global entrepreneurial network and start-up accelerator, will offer additional mentorship, start-up support and networking…
UCF’s Blackstone LaunchPad Team Takes 2nd in Forbes Competition What started as a hobby and an idea to make some extra cash has turned into an award-winning product for UCF seniors and self-proclaimed sneakerheads…
Bill Advances Requiring Florida Public School Students to Be Proficient in Cursive Central Florida Public Media