Applications for SVC Spring 2026 will open in January. Get help to develop your new idea, invention, or venture in the Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC). SVC provides expert mentorship to WashU ventures and startups to ready them for commercializing their idea, launching, and pitching to investors. Teams will develop materials focused on explaining the idea…
The summer internship program hosted by the Skandalaris Center is an immersive 10-week experience that provides access and insight to the dynamic environment and needs of a startup. This program is designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills, provide tools and resources for professional development, and immerse you in the greater St. Louis ecosystem. Benefits: Qualifications for…
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be hosting a 10-week immersive startup development program aimed at serving the WashU student and recent alumni community. This full-time commitment will take place in-person on the Danforth campus. Incubator Cohort: The Incubator cohort will train founders as they test and learn their business forward; founders,…
There are many student organizations committed to various aspects of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Some are limited to undergraduate or graduate student participation, and some support all. These opportunities allow students to gain experience and make valuable interdisciplinary connections on- and off-campus. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Organizations at WashU Balsa Foundation Focuses on helping individuals…
Unlock your startup’s potential with top talent! The Skandalaris Internship Program (SkIP), subsidized by generous donors, is an exclusive 10-week summer initiative designed to connect innovative St. Louis startups with a pipeline of exceptional WashU students to help drive the growth of your venture and nurture talent development in St Louis. Eligible startups can host…
IdeaBounce® is both an online platform and an event for sharing ideas and making connections. This is an opportunity to pitch your idea (no matter how “half-baked”), get feedback on it, and make connections. Inventors, founders, and startups from all across the St. Louis region, and those interested in supporting them, are invited to attend….
Class Format In this course, student teams pursue their own business idea or support community entrepreneurs by researching, writing, and pitching business plans for new commercial or social ventures. Enrolled students can recruit a team to work on their own business idea, or can join a team working on another’s idea. The Hatchery is taught…
