Startup Wildcats

We’re excited to announce that Startup Wildcats has transitioned our student entrepreneurship programs from Tech Launch Arizona to the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship! This strategic move consolidates curricular and co-curricular efforts to better serve undergraduate entrepreneurs at the The University of Arizona.

There is NO disruption to Startup Tree or Student-Made Arizona. Also, Julie Barbier Bularzik has joined the McGuire Center full-time to lead co-curricular programming. For questions, please contact her directly.

We’re proud of our journey and excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for supporting student innovation at U of A!

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Exciting news for Zane Hasan!🎉

Zane, one of our dedicated student assistants, has been featured as a U of A Outstanding Student on KGUN 9 News. Now a finance and MIS grad, his impactful work at Startup Wildcats and his passion for entrepreneurship continue to inspire us all.

We can't wait to see the amazing things he will achieve in the future!

Read more:

Outstanding Student: U of A Finance grad passionate about entrepreneurship The University of Arizona’s Commencement is this Friday, May 16. Ahead of that, we’re highlighting a few graduates who are getting ready to start their lives at the top of their field.

Congratulations to Neha Gupta! 🎉

Neha Gupta, a Chandler grad, has overcome incredible challenges to earn her master's degree in business analytics from the University of Arizona.

She pitched at our first-ever Startup Night and won $250 to put towards her business, Playfection, which designs inclusive family entertainment centers. Neha's journey is truly inspiring, and we're so proud of her accomplishments!

Read more about her amazing story and her next chapter:

After bumpy road, Chandler grad and single mom Neha Gupta is ready for her next chapter | University of Arizona News For a newly single mother supporting two teenage daughters, going back to school wasn't easy, but 46-year-old Gupta will graduate next week with a master's degree in business analytics.

Big congrats to Natalie Rawlings for being featured in this article about her Recharge Room project! This innovative space in the Health Sciences Library will offer students VR experiences, ambient lighting, and more to help them unwind. 🔋

She won $2,950 at the last Startup Night, and we can’t wait to see the room come to life this fall! Check out the full story:

‘Recharge Room’ brings innovative approach to relaxation for students Being a college student can be overwhelming. Many students are away from home for the first time, learning how to be independent and manage their time. The new responsibility can be stressful. And some students don’t have great ways to cope, said Natalie Rawlings, a UA junior who is trying to tack...

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Paul Valdez, our very own Associate Director of Student Ventures, has been honored with this year's prestigious University of Arizona Individual Award for Excellence. So cool and well-deserved! Thanks, Paul, for all you do for U of A students and the Startup Wildcats team.

🔗 Contact Paul if you'd like to chat about your ideas or venture: https://bit.ly/3Gmh4hv

Last night, we awarded over $5,000 in milestone funding to student founders with big dreams! 🎉 Our final Startup Night of the spring semester was an inspiring evening filled with energy, innovation, and impact.

Congrats to Natalie Rawlings, Arfan Uddin, Cole Withers, Manglam Srivastav, and Becca Sanders for taking the stage and pitching with passion!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support, mentor, and cheer on our student founders. Startup Nights will be back in the fall, and we can’t wait to see what’s next! 📈🚀