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

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

18 Finalist student teams were chosen to pitch to judges from a record pool of 42 applicationsRead More

2025 UW Science & Technology Showcase

New Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine Collegiate Rankings released for 2025Read More

UW Ranked Top 5 for Entrepreneurship Nationally

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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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