About E4L

 

You don't have to be an entrepreneur to make a difference like one.

 

Entrepreneurship for Life makes entrepreneurial skills accessible to every USF student, in every field of study, for life. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition of the Common Good and San Francisco's long history of innovation, E4L helps undergraduate and graduate students turn their ideas into real impact. That might mean starting a company, launching an awareness campaign, helping a community, or simply building something you find cool and interesting.

More than 300 students from over 60 degree programs have already taken part in more than 200 projects. Getting involved is simple. Students can share a project idea to receive funding, faculty can build entrepreneurial skills into their courses, alumni and industry professionals can volunteer their expertise, and everyone can join events on campus and across the city.

For Students — Share a PROJECT

Have an idea? Share it to receive a $100 microgrant to support project expenses, then earn up to $500 more at a time as you reach different milestones. Every project gets its own profile and roadmap to help you make progress, one step at a time.

For Faculty — Share a Course

Faculty across many disciplines are already guiding students to solve problems and make a real impact in classes. To support this work, faculty can request up to $500 per course to help turn their assignments into longer-term missions that can be carried beyond the classroom.

For Alumni & Industry — Become a Volunteer

Alumni, faculty, and industry professionals can share their knowledge by advising students. Speak to a class, join a panel, judge a competition, hold office hours, or coach students toward a deadline. Join our volunteer directory, and we'll find opportunities for you to engage.

For Everyone — Find Events & Opportunities

Find workshops, hackathons, fellowships, pitch competitions, and conferences on campus, around San Francisco, and nationwide. New listings are added throughout the year, so check back often.

Reach out to Entrepreneurship for Life

E4L Faculty Director
Prof. Johnathan Cromwell
Malloy Hall 324

Phone: (415) 422-6537