UCI's Student-Run Startup Incubator

Founder's Education is our 8-week startup incubator program at UC Irvine. Learn to think and build like an entrepreneur through hands-on experience. FE gives you the framework to build.

Problem Discovery

Learn to identify real problems worth solving in your community

Customer Discovery

Conduct user interviews and understand your target market

Minimum Viable Product

Build and ship your first MVP to real users

Market Analysis

Research competitors and find your market opportunity

Startup Finance

Learn fundraising, unit economics, and financial planning

Branding & Marketing

Create a compelling brand and go-to-market strategy

Founder Networking

Connect with VCs, mentors, and UCI alumni founders

Pitch Training

Master your pitch deck and present to real investors

From Our VP of
Founder's Education

Founder's Education is focused on developing our newest members personally and professionally, by fostering a tight-knit community. Designed for all experience levels, FE is the go-to program for those of you at UCI looking to innovate, learn about the startup world, and meet some dynamic people!