2. About
Vision: Serve as a catalyst for students, faculty and community to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation
Mission: Foster a community of thought leaders by providing a vibrant ecosystem

3. Educate- Sp ‘17 Courses
Introduction to Entrepreneurship │ BUS AD Introduction to the “state of the art” in the skills, perspectives and theories that innovators in any field/industry
Social Entrepreneurship │ BUS AD Introduction to the theories that social innovators need to increase the likelihood of success in social entrepreneurial activities
Business in the Arts │ BUS AD An in-depth look at business aspects through the lens of the arts.

4. Educate- Sp ‘17 Courses Talk to your Adviser for More Information
Systems for Innovation │ BUS AD Examines systems theory, and its application to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
Entrepreneurship / Small Business
Management │MGMT An in-depth look at business aspects through the lens of the arts.
Talk to your Adviser
for More Information

5. Innovate Entrepreneur Scholars & Interns Program (ESIP)
Tuition paid for entrepreneurship courses
$4,000 summer internship
Entrepreneurial mentorship
Apply: umsystem.edu/esip
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
Convert idea from Mind to Market
Mentor students
Office hours on Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm
to make an appointment
Student Led Entrepreneurial Club
Spring 2017
Recruitment phase
if you want to join

6. Collaborate
Creating pathways for international entrepreneurs/ students to accelerate their businesses in St. Louis

7. Collaborate Corporate “Powered by” Accelerator
Positive conversations with candidates
Partnered with Capital Innovators, top 10 ranked
Housed in center court space at CIC

8. UMSL│Accelerate now has space at CIC
Cambridge Innovation Center- CIC
UMSL│Accelerate now has space at CIC

9. Follow Us
UMSL Accelerate
@UMSLAccelerate
UMSL Accelerate

10. Staff Dan Lauer Executive Director (314) 516-5888 lauerd@umsl.edu
Ala Al-Lozi Assistant Director (314)

11. Contact Information
Office
Websites
umsl.edu/accelerate/
umsystem.edu/esip
gatewayaccelerate.com

12. Q&A