Stand Out. Belong.
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Collins College of Business
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Tulsa is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our programs and resources are designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses in achieving their goals.
BREAKING NEWS | UTulsa’s CIE awarded GCEC’s 2024 Outstanding Emerging Center. Learn More >
Mission
Our mission at CIE is to nurture and develop the entrepreneurial spirit within our community by offering comprehensive programs, mentorship, and access to industry leaders. We aim to create a thriving ecosystem where innovation can flourish.
Vision
We envision a future where the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a national leader in entrepreneurship education, known for producing the next generation of business leaders and innovators who will drive economic growth and societal change.
Where your ideas can become the innovations of tomorrow.
Founded on the principles of excellence, collaboration, and impact, CIE serves as a hub for entrepreneurial activity within the Collin’s College of Business. Our programs are designed to support and accelerate the journey from concept to commercialization, providing comprehensive support through mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network of industry leaders and experts.
We believe in the power of innovation to drive economic growth and societal change. Every decision made is strategic to provide students, partners, faculty, and the community with hands-on, holistic experiences to make a difference.
Leveraging the University of Tulsa’s research innovation, strong alumni networks, partnerships, and passionate entrepreneurs.
Curriculum
Each course is designed to prepare and match students with real-life experiences to catapult careers – and business ideas – ahead of the market.
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Faculty
Industry-leading faculty have an open door to provide dedicated attention to our students and a doorway to our global network of alumni and partners.
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Programming and Events
Expanding students’ and the community’s experiences and skills through programming such as pitch competitions, travel, internships, and speaking events on and off campus.
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Global Network
Support and connections from University of Tulsa’s passionate community of alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs, founders and investors.
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Explore our Flagship Programs and Initiatives
An energizing and inviting space and community for students to take calculated risks, grow their talents, and discover their true potential.
The University of Tulsa VC Fund investing in early-stage technologies to drive real impact across the economy & promote the TU community.
AcceleratHER
Empowering businesses led by Cherokee women, the initiative is a transformative 12-week hybrid program tailored to address the unique challenges women face in scaling their business concepts with a particular focus on access to capital and resources.
Hurricane Pitch Competition
An opportunity for TU students to pitch their business ideas for up to $25,000 in student prizes. Regent Bank, JOLT, Hurricane Ventures and the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
OUTSTANDING EMERGING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
The University of Tulsa’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) was named Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center among schools with fewer than 7,500 students during the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers’ (GCEC) 2024 conference held Nov. 14-16 at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue Reading >
MODEL EMERGING PROGRAM RECOGNITION
UTulsa’s CIE has been honored as a finalist for the USASBE Model Emerging Program Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates colleges and universities that have developed outstanding nascent entrepreneurship programs demonstrating significant progress and student impact within their first three years. Continue Reading >
In the News
UTULSA STUDENTS SHINE AT SXSW
UTulsa students Daniel Marques and Julian Abhari took center stage at SXSW’s Student Pitch Competition with SkinCheck, their AI driven early skin cancer detection app. What began as an academic research project at UTulsa evolved into a startup with 100,000+ users, securing its place as a global finalist at SXSW.
Study Abroad is Transforming the Next Generation of Global Entrepreneurs
Faculty-led study abroad entrepreneurship class explores Ireland
University Innovation Fellows (UIF) travel to the Netherlands.
Breaking systemic barriers and empowering Cherokee women entrepreneurs.
Launched in Fall 2023, this transformative 12-week hybrid program is designed to
overcome systemic challenges such as limited access to capital, mentorship, and networks.
Collins College of Business
Helmerich Hall
2900 E. 5th Street
Tulsa, OK 74104-9700
918-631-0000
jolt@utulsa.edu