Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship

Ideas grow here

ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS

The Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship inspires and supports students from all majors and disciplines across campus to pursue their entrepreneurial passions. Our students gain real-world experience, take innovative courses, and connect with Seattle’s entrepreneurial community to bring their ideas to life!

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Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Student Competitions
Startup Incubation
Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
About Us

Upcoming Opportunities

COMPETITIONS & MORE

PANEL – Beyond the Algorithm: Responsible AI in Business – Thurs., April 16
Applications open for WE Lead Student Board – Mon., May 4
Dempsey Startup Competition – Final Round – Thurs., May 21
WE Lead Student Board Application Deadline – Friday, May 29 at 12pm (noon)

University of Washington Achieves Elite 2026 Ranking for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Entrepreneurship ProgramsRead More

2026 TOP SCHOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP RANKINGS

Judges awarded $87,500 to early-stage student startups in the 28th year of the competition at the University of WashingtonRead More

2025 DEMPSEY STARTUP COMPETITION

Eight teams took home awards in the 17th year of the competition at the University of WashingtonRead More

2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge

Celebrating a decade of impactful student innovation,
judges awarded more than $50,000 in prizes to student teamsRead More

2025 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge

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Graduate Programs (PDF)
Undergraduate Programs (PDF)
2025 Competitions (PDF)

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If you’re inspired to participate or give back, there may be opportunities for you! To begin that process, contact Buerk Center Director Amy Sallin.
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