Fueling Innovation, Empowering Entrepreneurs
Accelerating Impact
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business is a dynamic ecosystem where big ideas meet bold action. As a hub of creativity and collaboration, CEI cultivates entrepreneurial talent, supports emerging ventures, and fosters meaningful partnerships that drive innovation across the region.
Whether you’re a student dreaming of launching a startup, a faculty innovator looking for support, or a community member ready to spark change, CEI offers the resources, mentorship, and network to turn vision into venture.
Executive Summary
CEI is a vibrant platform for developing entrepreneurial leaders and catalyzing business growth. Rooted in experiential learning and real-world impact, the Center connects students and stakeholders to innovation pipelines, startup incubation, growth acceleration, and commercialization opportunities. With an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and economic mobility, CEI is poised to become a regional leader in entrepreneurship education and innovation support.
Mission & Vision
What We Offer
Structured support to transform early-stage ideas into investor-ready ventures. From business modeling to pitch refinement and market validation, we help startups scale strategically and sustainably.
Immersive, hands-on environments that empower students and founders to ideate, prototype, and problem-solve in real-time—bridging classroom knowledge with real-world impact.
Access a powerful network of successful entrepreneurs, industry veterans, corporate partners, and faculty experts who provide guidance, industry insights, and growth-oriented collaboration opportunities.
Dynamic, high-impact programming that hones entrepreneurial skill sets, sparks innovation, and opens doors to capital, mentorship, and visibility.
Accelerate your venture and your career through targeted training in business strategy, leadership, investor relations, and startup scaling—delivered via interactive bootcamps and executive education modules.
Flexible, stackable credentials tailored for emerging founders, working professionals, and corporate innovators—developed in collaboration with Cal Poly Pomona faculty and industry partners.
Guidance and support to pursue seed funding, angel investment, venture capital, private equity, and grant opportunities—helping founders secure the resources they need to launch and grow.