Startup Resources

Unlock Your Potential with McGuire Center

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey – whether it's a budding business idea, a hidden talent you're eager to explore, or an existing venture in need of scaling – the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship is here to support you.

We extend our helping hand to individuals from all walks of life – be it artists, engineers, YouTubers, or philosophers – as they strive to translate their projects into the real world. Your aspirations, no matter how big or small, are significant to us.

Our launch resources extend from our Venture LAB where it all begins with a one-on-one meeting with one of our team members. During this session, we listen closely to your specific needs and aspirations. Once we understand your goals, we map out a plan to provide the support you require. This includes connecting you with experienced advisors, dedicated student workers, and any other essential resources to propel you toward your next milestone.

Or providing a multi-talented student team ready to assist with your aspirations. The Production and Design Lab (PAD) helps students bring their business ideas to market by developing physical and application-based prototypes, web presence, visual content as well as social media and print marketing for student and community-based startups.

iVenture + Spark

12 WEEKS TO YOUR FIRST DOLLAR

The iVenture Internship is a fast track to selling your first product online. You'll learn the theory behind launching a successful online store. Then, you'll put it into practice by ideating, sourcing, branding, marketing and selling your own products through your own store.

Now Accepting Summer Interns

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Summer Camp

A one-week program dedicated to empowering underrepresented high school students from Tucson, Arizona, through immersive learning experiences in entrepreneurship.

When: June 8-13, 2025
Where: University of Arizona Campus
Cost: $500, Scholarships Available.
Space is limited!

Sponsored by the
Center for the Philosophy of Freedom and
McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship

IGNITE YOUR INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL

SPARK is an exclusive co-curricular opportunity for Pre-Business sophomores interested in entrepreneurship to refine and articulate their innovative ideas, develop them professionally through hands-on learning experience, understand the wide variety of entrepreneurship career possibilities, and network with established innovators. Students in the program are empowered to move forward in founding a business, connect with the right people and resources, understand the variety of career possibilities and know the next steps they need to take on their road to entrepreneurial success.

Ignite a Culture of Innovation

Learn how to foster an entrepreneurial culture within your organization and drive growth and success.

Expand Your Resources

Gain the tools, resources, and networks necessary to launch a business.

Understand Career Prospects

SPARK participants will understand the variety of entrepreneurial careers available.

Solve Real World Problems

Develop the skills and mindset needed to identify and tackle complex problems with creativity and critical thinking.

a multi-talented student team ready to help

The Production and Design Lab helps students bring their business ideas to market by developing physical and application-based prototypes, web presence, visual content as well as social media and print marketing for student and community-based startups.