Entrepreneurship Innovation Center
Information for Students
301-860-3089
eic@bowiestate.edu
Entrepreneurship Innovation Center, room A109
Student Resouces
Request a Mentor
Connect with a mentor who can guide you on your journey. Browse our list to find someone who aligns with your goals and start your mentorship experience today.
Makerspace at the Innovation Center
The Makerspace allows anyone in the Bowie State community to reserve equipment, tools and technology to help bring an idea to life. See the list of tools available to you free of charge.
Business Resources
This collection of materials is designed to help you develop your unique ideas or grow your business. Explore commercial guides, business plan templates, marketing tools, design resources, research support, and information on patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Unique Opportunities
Bulldog Pitch Competition
Win funding and showcase your best ideas at the Bulldog Pitch Competition. Get expert feedback, connect with mentors and turn your vision into a real venture with support from the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center.
Summer Launch Program
The Summer Launch Program is a nine-week series where teams of two or three people can get paid to work full-time on their business idea. You'll have access to industry leaders who can help accelerate the development of your vision.
Join the Innovation Corps
Join a team to learn how to commercialize your innovation and improve your chances of securing funding. When you participate, you become eligible to apply for a $50,000 I-Corps team grant.
Stay In the Loop With the EIC
Become a Member of the EIC
Our programming is designed to prepare you as a leader in innovation. Join this talented community of innovators and get the latest information on upcoming workshops, competitions and other networking opportunities.
Join our Newsletter
Stay informed on what’s happening at the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center and subscribe to our newsletter today! It’s an easy way to stay up to date and get involved with the Bowie State community.
Join the Conversation
Our online forums offer a space to connect with entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. Get peer support, ask questions, share your experiences and join virtual meetups hosted by various online groups.
Infuse Entrepreneurship Into Your Academic Plan
Entrepreneurship Certificate
The Entrepreneurship Certificate program is designed to develop and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and prepare you for success in various professional landscapes. It is available to current students and students who are not seeking a college degree.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Concentration
Participate in a specialized curriculum that teaches you how to identify business opportunities, conduct market research and manage venture financing processes. You will work with talented professors with years of real-world experience in business planning, management and consulting.
Discover Other Entrepreneurship Opportunities at BSU
Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community
The ELLC is a residential community that houses more than 500 students and connects you to entrepreneurship opportunities and resources. This center of innovation promotes collaboration and surrounds you with supportive peers. If you’re interested in living among other students passionate about entrepreneurship, consider applying for housing at the ELLC.
Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform
Get real-world business experience as the student café CEO at Bowie State’s Saxbys café. You’ll run day-to-day operations, manage a team, develop marketing strategies, while earning wages, bonuses and full academic credit. This is your chance to gain hands-on leadership experience, build your resume and make a real difference in the community.