COLEMAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER (CEC) AT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center (CEC) empowers DePaul students, alumni, and community members to build sustainable businesses that Do Good and Do Well in Chicago. We are the hub to connect, advise and inspire entrepreneurship and innovation in creating businesses with purpose and passion. Our experiential programs, vibrant ecosystem and academic curriculum cultivate a foundation for entrepreneurial success for our entire DePaul community. Learn more about CEC.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
DePaul has a partnership with 1871, the largest incubator in North America, which is located in the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. Students and faculty from every college across the university are welcome to apply for approval to reserve work space in the 1871 DePaul office or participate in their programs and events.
All DePaul students and faculty have access to our office space and programming at 2112. Check out the workshops and events that are available.
Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC)
ISTC is a member-driven nonprofit organization that cultivates technology-based economic development throughout Illinois, offering mentorship programs and startup challenges for students and entrepreneurs. All DePaul students & faculty have access to their programming and events.
mHUB is an innovation center and maker space for physical product development and manufacturing. Members create breakthrough products in robotics, connected devices, sensors, energy tech, medical devices, and other cutting-edge innovations. Email cec@depaul.edu for membership details.
ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS
Women in Entrepreneurship Institute Business Accelerator Program
Designed and delivered by successful women entrepreneurs, the institute’s accelerator program at DePaul aims to prepare you to bring your business to market, or help you scale your existing business and enter new markets.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
DePaul Net Impact is a chapter of Net Impact, a nonprofit membership organization for students and professionals interested in using business skills in support of various social and environmental causes. The chapter hosts events that provide students opportunities to examine, explore and articulate their desire for positive social impact.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization
CEO is the premier entrepreneurship network with chapters on university campuses across North America and beyond. CEO currently supports entrepreneurship in over 250 chapters in all 50 states and worldwide. The nonprofit hosts global conferences, competitions, and events aimed at helping students discover opportunities through enterprise creation. Learn about CEO’s Fall 2021 events.
RESOURCE GUIDE
The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center has curated a list of external and university-wide resources that is constantly updated with the latest events, competitions, programs, incubators, and more for small businesses and entrepreneurs. View the Coleman Resources Guide.