Grow your ideas with us.

The UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) is a powerful resource for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone who wants to make a positive change in their community. From courses and programs to workshops and networking opportunities, LEC provides the tools you need to transform your ideas into reality, whether you’re a UWM student, faculty, or staff.

LEC at a Glance


255Student Enterprises Since 2012
876Participants Trained in Lean Launch
7,951Customer Interviews Conducted since 2015
5,000Students Engaged in Workshops in 2022-2023

Discover Our Innovators’ Experiences

Headshot of Kayla Lokker, former UWM Startup Challenge participant

Participating in the startup challenge has been a game changer for Easy Wear Jewelry. It provided invaluable opportunities to refine our pitch, connect with mentors, and gain exposure. The constructive feedback and networking have propelled us forward, accelerating our growth and refining our vision. During the startup challenge I focused on finding the right suppliers to develop my product and raising funds. I’m thrilled to say that I’ve partnered with manufacturers and have raised an additional $150,000! I’m grateful for the experience and excited for what lies ahead!


Kayla Lokker President, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization | Lubar School of Business
Headshot of Crissi Bates

Social innovations are new social practices that aim to meet social needs in a better way than the existing solutions, resulting from working conditions, education, community development or health. Social Good Morning gives us new ideas so we can create with the goals of strengthening civil society.


Crissi Bates Biomedical Science, B.A. ’21

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