Program Overview
Studio G Program Overview
Studio G is Arrowhead Center's student business accelerator, providing free resources, mentorship, and networking to help college and university students and recent alumni launch, grow, and scale their business ideas across a wide range of industries.
Eligibility
We serve students and alumni within five years of graduation, from any major and at any stage of business development.
Program Mission
Our mission is simple: to build a strong foundation for the next generation of business leaders. Whether you're refining your first idea or preparing to launch, Studio G offers the tools, mentorship, and momentum you need to move forward with confidence. We're committed to fostering innovation, developing entrepreneurial skills, and supporting students as they take their first steps in today's competitive business landscape.
Pathways
Studio G offers four unique pathways for students and alumni exploring entrepreneurship, each tailored to connect with our full range of programs and resources.
- EXPLORER: Build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship by learning how ecosystems work and how to navigate early stages of the journey—from curiosity to ideation.
- CEO: Take your idea further by learning how to design, test, and pitch a sustainable business model that's ready for real-world demand.
- JOINER: Apply your skills through internship opportunities with startups, gaining hands-on experience in turning new technologies into market-ready solutions.
- INVESTOR: Pitch your business to a panel of investors, leaders, and faculty for a chance to secure funding, gain valuable feedback, and grow your network of support.
Membership
Membership with Studio G is completely free, and it does not entail any ownership or equity claims over your business or technology. We offer shared office space at Arrowhead Center - Genesis C, business advisory services, and a diverse array of resources for launching your business or diving into entrepreneurship.
Impact
At Studio G, we help college students turn ideas into real ventures using lean methodology—focused on rapid experimentation, continuous feedback, and data-driven decisions.
Team
- Carlos Cuesta: Program Director
- Shasta Younker: Program Specialist Sr.
- Cristina Vargas: Marketing Specialist
Locations
Studio G has programs at multiple locations, including:
- Fort Lewis College
- San Juan College
- Utep
- Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine
- New Mexico Tech
- Navajo Tech University
- Western New Mexico University
- NMSU Alamogordo
- New Mexico Highlands University
Upcoming Events
The Bold Idea Challenge is your chance to take the spotlight. Open to all NMSU students, this competition invites you to pitch your idea, form a team, and make an impact with a project that matters. Whether you're in business, engineering, the arts, or any other major, this is your moment to share your vision and bring it to life.
