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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

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The Student Startup Challenge helped me create a team and a solid business plan that was instrumental in starting Untangle. When you surround yourself with like-minded people who have the same goals and ambitions as you, I feel like anything is possible.

Taffanie Johnson College of Letters and Science, ’20
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Becoming aware of the Student Startup Challenge was the most exciting moment I’ve had since returning to school. Going through Customer Discovery was an eye-opening experience that taught me that you never truly know how good your product is until you hear honest feedback from potential customers.

Fabien Edjou Supply Chain, B.S., ’19

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