Programs
EpicenterU is designed to connect university talent with the innovation
ecosystem, including industry leaders, mentors, and community
partners. Creating clearer paths to build and grow in the delta.
EpicenterU connects students across the Delta with mentors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurial resources, transforming ideas into ventures. By bridging university learning with real world experience, it helps more emerging founders build, grow, and remain in the Delta.
More than a class. More than a fellowship.
EpicenterU brings entrepreneurship education, founder support, and ecosystem connections to universities across the Delta. It creates a pathway from early exposure to entrepreneurship toward deeper founder development and regional participation.It is broader than a university course or standalone fellowship. EpicenterU is designed to connect university programming with the people, organizations, industries, and resources that help entrepreneurs build real companies.
1. Explore in the classroom
Students explore real challenges in agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare while connecting with entrepreneurs, alumni, mentors, and business leaders.
3. Launch with the ecosystem
Students pitch to regional and national audiences, then access capital networks and connections through the Epicenter ecosystem.
2. Build through fellowship
In a two-year fellowship, selected students receive a $40,000 annual stipend and guidance from experienced Experts-in-Residence as they build.
EpicenterU partners help emerging founders understand real industry challenges, develop stronger ideas, and build ventures with roots in the Delta.
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