Fueling the transformation of passionate individuals into impactful leaders.
At the Najim Center, we are dedicated to cultivating an ecosystem where entrepreneurship meets mindset. We believe there's an entrepreneur in every one of us, whether you're an artist, a scientist, a humanitarian, or a business guru. At the Najim Center, there's a space for everyone.
Calling all Entrepreneurs!
This spring, join the SURE program (GBA 4953 and GBA 6973) offered by the College of Business. The SURE program helps you develop practical business knowledge and consulting skills by collaborating with local entrepreneurs and experts. Open to upper-level undergraduates and graduate students from all programs. Wednesdays, 6-8:45pm at UTSA's downtown campus. Learn more or contact Dr. Purnima Chawla.
Community Events
April 10, 2024
Filing Patents for Your Patent Portfolio with Matt Fagan
We’ll walk through the patent process at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), learn about how international patent filings are handled, and briefly go over how to determine which foreign jurisdictions are worth filing in.
March 24, 2024
Startup Bootcamp – March 2024
Join us for our monthly weekend event, Startup Bootcamp, made possible by Bexar County!
March 27, 2024
From Strategic Planning to Execution: Your Roadmap Using 6 Levers
Learn the importance of the shift from planning to action using the 6 Levers framework. You’ll gain valuable insights into crafting a roadmap that aligns operational systems with your business goals and those who will help you reach them!
From Strategic Planning to Execution: Your Roadmap Using 6 Levers
Hands-on Learning
By offering comprehensive mentorship, high-quality business education, global relations experience, and unparalleled access to a vast network of industry experts and transformative experiences we equip students with practical skills and invaluable connections that propel them to become among the most accomplished leaders within our community and beyond.
Servant Leadership
We embrace the values of servant leadership, recognizing that true success is achieved by serving others and making a positive impact in the community. Through our dedicated programs, we instill the importance of servant leadership, enabling our students to become not only exceptional entrepreneurs but also compassionate and responsible leaders of tomorrow.
Conferences and Summits
We take learning outside of the classroom and strive to actively participate in entrepreneurship summits and industry conferences, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration for all, no matter the background or starting point.
Our Methodology to Success
The success of the Najim Centers rests firmly on four pillars: inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and a strong focus on the center being student-centric, in alignment with UTSA's classroom-to-career initiative. These guiding principles drive our mission and create an empowering environment for all students.
Identify Your Unique Place in Entrepreneurship
Let us guide you through the intricacies of entrepreneurship and find out where you belong with our comprehensive approach. The Five Venture Frameworks is designed to help you navigate and identify your unique place in the entrepreneurial landscape. Each framework serves as a valuable tool to uncover where your entrepreneurial strengths and passions lie.
Blackstone LaunchPad
