Student Entrepreneurship · Notre Dame
We are building one of the most intentional student entrepreneurship ecosystems in the country — and the people who’ve seen it up close want to be part of what comes next.
in capital raised, revenue, and exits across 117 student ventures since 2017
growth in campus-wide student participation in entrepreneurship since 2017
startup ideas submitted last year — from a single paragraph, anyone can begin
There’s no single path—involvement looks different for everyone. Here are some of the ways people are getting involved, from low-commitment first steps to deeper ongoing engagement.
No matter how much time you have, there is a spot for you.
An hour a year
Speak to a student group
A fireside chat, a case study, or an honest conversation about your journey. We handle the rest.
An hour a month
Needs & leads sessions
A standing remote session where founders share a venture and a need. Mentors respond. No prep. Just show up.
An hour a week
Mentor a top team
Paired 1:1 with a founder in McCloskey, Race to Revenue, or our 10-Week Bootcamps. Time-bounded. High-impact.
Bring the right people in. Connect students to opportunities out.
Refer & recruit
Know someone who should be here?
Judges, mentors, speakers, partners — the best introductions come from people already in the room.
Community groups
Join or help lead an affinity group
Irish Founders. Female Founders. Life Science. Defense. Help build the community around the founders who need it most.
Corporate partnership
Internships, hackathons & more
Connect students to careers. Co-host a hackathon. Sponsor a track. Build something lasting with your organization and ours.
Some things are better in person.
Fall · football weekends
Tell us what game you’re coming to.
If you’re already heading to Notre Dame for a game, we’ll arrange a 60–90 minute connection with students or founders that fits your visit. Tell us your dates in the form below.
Spring · McCloskey competition
Come to McCloskey New Venture Competition
Notre Dame’s 26-year-old national venture competition brings together student founders, judges, mentors, and the broader entrepreneurial community each April. It’s the biggest moment of our year — and the easiest way to see everything we’re building in one room.
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you’d like to get involved.