Inspiring the Next Generation
From Student
to Startup
Turn your ideas into reality through hands-on experiences, entrepreneurial mentorship, and opportunities that start in Downtown Fargo and reach far beyond North Dakota.
// The Center
A launchpad for bold ideas and lasting legacies.
No matter your major or career goals, you’ll join a community of students who think differently, driven by collaboration, creativity, and a shared desire to make an impact.
// What we offer
Programs & Pillars
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Student Ventures
From dorm-room concept to funded startup. Mentorship, workspace, and pitch competitions
Academic Pathways
Customize your journey through an online or in-person entrepreneurship minor or certificate designed to complement any major.
Possibility Fellowship
NDSU’s premier entrepreneurship fellowship, providing funding, support, and opportunities to accelerate your growth.
Student-Made Store
An online and pop-up marketplace where NDSU students can showcase and sell their creations.
//Voices of the center
Success Stories
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Center News
A team of NDSU students recently returned from Oxford, England, where they represented NDSU at the global finals of Map the System, an...
With gratitude from the President Jim Ozbun Chair of Entrepreneurship I was very sorry to hear of the passing of President Jim Ozbun,...
// Take the Next Step
Ready to build Something?
Whether you’re a student with a big idea or a business looking to partner, the CEFB is your launchpad. Drop your email and we’ll get connected.