Santa Clara University

About the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) was envisioned to lead the extension of Santa Clara University’s 155 year-old mission of “educating the whole person for a life of service and leadership” into the study and practice of innovation and entrepreneurship. 

The Center's mission takes shape in three critical areas:

• Connect: Strengthening community ties by cultivating an opportunity-focused Venture Information Network,
  

• Educate: Developing the entrepreneruial competence of students by offering an interdisciplinary Entrepreneur Leadership Program.

• Launch: Enabling the launch of new ventures by providing a Venture Accelerator Program.

By fostering an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish, Santa Clara produces graduates with a greater understanding and control of the forces that drive the Silicon Valley, national and global economies.

If you would like to learn more about Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University please read our Director's Message.

Contact Information:

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Santa Clara University
900 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 554 – 5757