We take students from “zero” to revenue generation across five, industry-specific sections of ENTR 3180 and the Sandbox Tech program. Over the course of 1-2 semesters, students build their dream businesses surrounded by like-minded peers and industry experts. Generally, one class a week will be instructional, and the other will be dedicated time to work with teams and mentors on business objectives. Community anchor partners provide funding for students and participate as industry mentors.
ENTR 3180 – Build a Business is a 3-credit course offered every fall, open to all majors — no business idea required. These courses are taught by industry experts, supported by generous sponsors, and designed to help you launch or grow a real venture. Students in the course are eligible to apply for seed funding to support their business. No tests. No quizzes. No busywork. Just real-world experience and results.
All prerequisites and holds are waived (you may need to speak with an advisor to process the override)
Register today for FALL 2025 Courses.
Turn skills like writing, design, or consulting into a solo business
MW 2:30-3:45 CRN 39407
Create and sell physical products online
TR 10:00-11:15 CRN 39263
Build a business around art, media, or creative services
MW 2:30-3:45 CRN 39280
Start a service based business that can grow using automation or staff
MW 1:00-2:15 CRN 39281
Launch a business in food products, restaurants, or catering
TR 11:30-12:45 CRN 39264
Start a clothing or accessory brand
TR 1:00-2:15 CRN 40692
Build a company with a software or app product focused on scalability
The WolverINC program is aimed at transforming the trajectories of UVU students by helping them launch high-revenue businesses alongside experienced entrepreneurs. Every serial entrepreneur has a few ideas in the back of their mind that they know are valuable but don't have the time or bandwidth to pursue. We help match these experienced entrepreneurs with a hungry, young UVU student ready to make those ideas reality. The experienced entrepreneur acts as an angel investor and mentor, and the student founder earns equity in the business as they achieve progress and revenue milestones. While there can be exciting financial outcomes for the community members who participate, there is also no better opportunity to "pay it forward" and shape the next generation of business leaders. Interested in joining WolverINC? Fill out the short form below.
The Wings Society offers community members a unique opportunity to support student entrepreneurs while experiencing the thrill of a "Shark Tank"-like environment. Community members form a group of 4-5 to act as “sharks” and come to UVU to hear student pitches and award funding. This program is not an investment program, and contributions are philanthropic. The Wings Society is an incredibly fun and engaging experience for Society members, but the support it provides to student businesses is life-changing. Society members get to witness and shape the vanguard of business innovation in the Valley, as well as attend a yearly symposium on cutting-edge entrepreneurial strategy and investing. Interested in forming a Wings group? Fill out the short form below.
