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Support the next generation of innovators
Become a sponsor, mentor, or community collaborator and play a vital role in empowering students to explore, test, and launch solutions to real world challenges.
Partnerships with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are collaborative, win-win investments that develop entrepreneurial leaders and actively support the startup and innovation ecosystem that is shaping the world of tomorrow.
Make Win-Win Investments
Your partnership helps creative, innovative Trinity students, faculty, staff, and alumni:
- Apply classroom learning to real challenges
- Work across disciplines to solve complex problems
- Gain mentorship and professional insight
- Build confidence as leaders and problem-solvers
In turn, you gain:
- Early access to emerging talent
- Visibility within a dynamic innovation ecosystem
- Opportunities to shape student learning experiences
- Meaningful engagement with the Trinity and San Antonio community
Ways to Get Involved
Join a network of leaders shaping San Antonio s startup ecosystem. Give back through meaningful mentorship, build connections alongside experienced leaders, and help talented student ventures grow all while focusing on what matters most: impact.
Mentor Student Innovators
- Provide feedback to entrepreneurs preparing for the Stumberg Competition during pitch practice
- Volunteer as a Mentor in the TU Venture Mentoring Service
The Spark Fund
Donor recognition for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Individual Annual Giving between $1,000-4,999
Benefits Include
- Invitation to network with students during the Trinity Incubator
- Annual update from the Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Benefits consistent with Trinity Associates at these levels
- Unrestricted gifts of $2,500 and above will also receive 1) Honorary sponsorship of one student intern for a year; 2) Reception of a personal letter from your sponsored student
The Catalyst Circle
Donor recognition for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Individual Annual Giving between $5,000-20,000 and above.
Benefits Include
- Invitation to a VIP seat at the Stumberg Venture Competition, Preliminary Round
- An exclusive piece of swag from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Plus all lower-level benefits are included automatically
- Unrestricted gifts of $25,000 and above will also receive acknowledgement on the Center’s Venture Wall
Partner with Us
- Connect affiliated entrepreneurs to my network through direct introductions
- Invite a professor from the Entrepreneurship Department to speak to an organization
- Host an alumni and student mixer during the Incubator program
- Share a testimonial via a video recording
- Be a guest speaker to a class
- Facilitate an entrepreneurship workshop
- Apply to Teach as an adjunct instructor at Trinity
- Receive Mentorship as a mentee through TU Venture Mentoring Service
- Indicate how you’d like to partner with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Personal Giving
For inquiries about TU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support, please connect to Celeste Mendoza, Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development, at cmendoz3@trinity.edu.
Corporations and Foundations
For inquiries about Corporate support of TU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support, please call Mindy Miller Hill, Director of Corporate is Relations, at mmille20@trinity.edu.
For inquiries about Foundation support of TU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support, please call Catherine Kenyon, Director Foundation Relations at mkenyon@trinity.edu
Support Student Innovation
Partner with Trinity to empower student entrepreneurs. Mentor, collaborate, or invest in hands on experiences that turn ideas into real world impact while strengthening San Antonio's innovation community.