Program Overview
University of Arkansas Programs
The University of Arkansas offers various programs to support entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Program Overview
The Side Hustle Hub supports small business owners, side hustlers, and entrepreneurs on the UA campus who are already running their own businesses or who have a business idea they want help with. The goals of the Side Hustle Hub are to help founders:
- LEARN through workshops, trainings, and networking opportunities
- ACCESS resources that support founders
- BUILD community with other student entrepreneurs
Expert-Led Workshops & Networking
Students learn directly from seasoned entrepreneurs about critical business topics like customer acquisition, marketing, finances, and legal services, while building valuable professional connections.
Resources & Consulting
The program offers access to resources that help student founders tackle real-world business challenges, including:
- Workshops
- 1:1 consulting
- Legal education and assessment
- Seed funding opportunities
- Office and collaborative work space
- Mentorship
Collaborative Student Community
Based at the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, founders have access to collaborative work space and a supportive community of peers also working on business initiatives, and a network of consultants who can help navigate challenges with their business.
Other Programs
Other programs offered by the University of Arkansas include:
- McMillon Studio Design Teams
- Venture Intern Program
- Workshops
- Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program
- Start Smart
- Design & Entrepreneurship Collaborative
- Accounting Professional Support
- Heartland Challenge
- Entrepreneurial Law Project
- Student Business Incubator
- Venture Mentoring Service
- Seed Funding
- Pathfinders
- EcoMap
- Office Hours
Academics
The University of Arkansas offers academic programs for:
- Graduate Students
- Undergraduate Students
Places
The University of Arkansas has various places that support entrepreneurship and innovation, including:
- Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub
- McMillon Innovation Studio
- The Greenhouse at the Collaborative
- Startup Village
Our Impact
The University of Arkansas has a significant impact on startup success, student success, and sponsorship. The university also has a team that supports entrepreneurship and innovation.
