SCU Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Applications are open for Bronco Ventures Accelerator (BVA 8) — SCU’s accelerator program for mission-driven, for-profit startups led by alumni!🌟

⏳ Final application deadline is JUNE 12TH!

This four-month program offers mentorship, resources, and a platform to grow your venture—with highlights like Demo Day and visibility from the Bronco Ventures Fund.

BVA empowers SCU founders with:

💡 World-class mentorship
🚀 VC + angel access and feedback
💼 Fundraising strategy support
📊 Pitch deck development
🤝 Hands-on growth workshops
🎤 Demo Day exposure
💰 Non-dilutive funding
✅ 0% equity taken

Think you’re ready to take your startup to the next level?

🔗 Apply now: https://share.hsforms.com/1aV6nS0vNRMaMaC2uWGp2xAcbc5l

Questions?
📧 [email protected]

Congratulations to the SCU teams who competed in the NHL/NHLPA/SAP/Sharks Foundation Innovation Competition! Three of the six finalist teams (Little Saigon, Puck Pulse, The Rink Reach Program) were from Santa Clara University and presented their ideas on June 1 at the SAP Center. Their hard work, creativity and dedication truly stood out.

A special congratulations to SCU’s Team Puck Pulse for winning the Innovator Award! The team was recognized by Sharks Hall-of-Famer “Jumbo” Joe Thornton for their incredible idea and achievement.

Big dreams. Bold founders. Lasting impact. 🚀✨

Taking a look at past accelerator cohorts, Bronco Ventures founders have launched companies, built meaningful connections, refined their ideas, and taken their ventures further than they imagined.

Now, it’s your turn.
Applications for Bronco Ventures Accelerator 8 are still open for SCU student founders ready to join a community of innovators, learn from experienced mentors, and accelerate their startup journey. Four months of growth, mentorship, funding opportunities, and an unforgettable Demo Day experience—all with 0% equity taken.

Apply through the link in bio 🔗

Congratulations to the 2022, 2023 and 2024 cohorts on completing the Mindset Scholars Program! We’re so proud of all your hard work, growth and dedication 🌟 The Mindset Scholars gathered for a graduation dinner to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on all they’ve achieved together.

That’s a wrap on the Innovation Fellows Showcase! 🚀

Congratulations to this year’s Santa Clara University Innovation Fellows on completing their final projects!

At the showcase, Fellows presented their final projects tackling real-world challenges across campus and beyond — from improving transit and campus belonging to healthy eating and career services.

We loved seeing student-led innovation come to life through thoughtful problem-solving, creativity, and design thinking. 👏

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in the SCDI North Lobby to support our Fellows, connect with student innovators, and celebrate the future of innovation at SCU.

The final projects are officially done — and we are so proud of everything this cohort accomplished!

That’s a wrap on the Business Pitch Competition! 🚀

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Santa Clara University Business Pitch Competition, hosted by the Ciocca Center’s Bronco Ventures.

We loved seeing student, alumni, faculty, and staff entrepreneurs share their ideas, connect with the community, and bring innovation to life. 👏

This year’s pitch tracks included:

🎓 Jesuit University
🎓 Undergraduate
🎓 Graduate
💼 Alumni / Faculty / Staff

A huge congratulations to all of the teams who pitched, and thank you to everyone who attended and supported our entrepreneurial community!

Congratulations to Grace Perryman, recipient of the Outstanding Student Entrepreneur Award! 👏🎉🎉

“The past four years, I have had the opportunity to deeply immerse myself in entrepreneurship through the Ciocca Center’s programs. Whether as a founder in BVA Prep School, an advisor for BEACH, or Co-Chair of the Student Advisory Board, I have gained hands-on experience while growing as both a leader and an entrepreneur.”

We’re excited to celebrate Grace’s hard work, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit within the Ciocca Center community. 🚀

🚀 What an incredible night at our Business Pitch Competition on Friday, May 15th!
We had the opportunity to hear inspiring pitches from an amazing group of innovators — including high school students, undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and participants from the Jesuit Trek. The creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit in the room were truly unmatched. 💡✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support these future changemakers and celebrate innovation in action!

👏 Congratulations to our winning teams:
🏆 High School: Custos - founded by Nikhil Jayanthi and Vedant Hathalia
🏆 Undergraduate: GoGrant — founded by Amazing Vheriwa
🏆 Graduate: WhisperDx — founded by Camille Daszynski and Katarina Avendano
🏆 Jesuit Trek: CentIQ — founded by Joshua Grady, Sadie Scheite, Dayyan Chaudhri, and Samir Davis
🏆 Alumni, Faculty & Staff: DrawScale — founded by John Stephens

Events like these remind us how powerful new ideas can be when given the opportunity to grow. Congratulations again to all of our participants and winners! 🎉

Applications are open for Bronco Ventures Accelerator (BVA 8) — SCU’s accelerator program for mission-driven, for-profit startups led by alumni!🌟

⏳ Early application deadline is MAY 29TH!

This four-month program offers mentorship, resources, and a platform to grow your venture—with highlights like Demo Day and visibility from the Bronco Ventures Fund.

BVA empowers SCU founders with:

💡 World-class mentorship
🚀 VC + angel access and feedback
💼 Fundraising strategy support
📊 Pitch deck development
🤝 Hands-on growth workshops
🎤 Demo Day exposure
💰 Non-dilutive funding
✅ 0% equity taken

Think you’re ready to take your startup to the next level?

📍 Early Deadline: May 29
📍 Final Deadline: June 12
🔗 Apply now: https://share.hsforms.com/1aV6nS0vNRMaMaC2uWGp2xAcbc5l

Questions?
📧 [email protected]