Startup Launch for UT Dallas Undergraduates
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the Jindal School of Management proudly offers Startup Launch courses to students enrolled in any degree program at UT Dallas. Before a student can enroll, they must have instructor permission. Students in Startup Launch courses who have scalable business concepts are encouraged to apply for funding to support the validation and development of their business concepts.
How Does Startup Launch Work for Undergraduate Students?
Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a UT Dallas degree program, have a scalable business concept, and be enrolled in an undergraduate Startup Launch course (ENTP3320 or ENTP3321) are welcome to apply. Applications will only be accepted from UTD Undergraduate students enrolled in the ENTP 3320/3321 courses.
Undergraduate students meeting the eligibility criterion above can be provided with office and/or laboratory space in the Venture Development Center and ongoing support and mentoring by UT Dallas faculty and experienced entrepreneurs while they receive course credit for progress toward the launch of their startup.
Preference will be given to scalable business concepts, and students without scalable concepts will not receive funding.
What is included in the Startup Launch Application?
Application process guidelines will be provided as part of the Startup Launch courses, but will include:
- A description of the business concept
- A discussion of the projected scalability of the concept and projected revenue ramp
- A summary of any concept or customer validation that has already occurred
- A discussion of the specific milestones that are expected to require funding
Ready to Learn More?
For more information, contact: innovation@utdallas.edu
Student Testimonials
Monica Raofpur
Cloud CRM Sales Consultant, Oracle
The entrepreneurship courses I took helped me understand how businesses operate and what it takes to create and deliver a winning business presentation.
Mindy Tiu
Commercial Leadership Program, General Electric Company
The I&E courses have been extremely valuable for me. I’m learning skill sets that will help me whether I work for a large company or decide to start my own business someday.
Tina Dimitrova
Honors Student, University of Texas at Dallas
The UTD Seed Fund Course has given me the opportunity to gain real world experience in the venture capital space. As an undergraduate, there are not many opportunities available that give you this amount of responsibility and potential for impact. It’s great for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, finance, or investing.
Ready to start your undergraduate application?
Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for Jindal School undergraduate programs at UT Dallas.
How to Apply