PSU Center for Entrepreneurship

08/11/2025

Each week eClub wants to highlight a student lead business that started at PSU!

This week : BProud

Bproud is a clothing brand created to inspire community to be proud of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender identity. Co-founded by Japhety Ngabireyimana their clothes will be just a microphone for the messages they want to spread.

08/06/2025

Portland State University & The Center for Entrepreneurship is proud to partner with Verison Innovative Learning, NACCE, and local educators to bring free, hands-on STEM education to underserved middle school students through the VIL STEM Achievers Program.

This news feature highlights how the program is helping students explore 3D printing, AR, design thinking, and social entrepreneurship—building skills and confidence for the future.

🎥 Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/OBsdu_llnA0?si=Bl_c48XMbyLp7GeT

Together, we're creating a more inclusive, innovative, and inspired future—one student at a time.

Portland State University campus has been taken over by 7th and 8th graders who were challenged to design and build an amusement park in an extreme environme...

05/30/2025

Meet the 2025 Everyday Entrepreneurs Challenge Winner!

Kyra Boveda and her team are on a mission to transform workplace culture through an innovative B2B platform that enhances employee engagement with team-building games and social interaction tools.

Her solution brings a fresh, interactive approach to fostering connection and collaboration at work—an inspiring example of student innovation with real-world impact.

👏 Congratulations, to The Weave—and stay tuned, because they have a special announcement to share at the end of this video!

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04/17/2025

We asked the 2025 Cleantech and Everyday Entrepreneurship finalists some very serious questions 🤓🐾

🧷 CTC teams: “If you could have ONE unlimited office supply, what would it be?”
🐶 EE teams: “If your pet could start a business, what would it be?”

The answers did not disappoint 😂

04/17/2025

🎉 The 2025 Cleantech Challenge and Everyday Entrepreneurship Challenge Finals are a wrap!

Hosted at the brand-new SEC building, this year's event brought together 12 incredible student teams who pitched their boldest ideas in sustainability and small business innovation. 💡

🏆 1st Place: $1,500 + a spot at Invent Oregon this June at University of Portland
🥈 2nd Place: $1,000
🥉 3rd Place: $500

Big thanks to everyone who showed up to support PSU’s next generation of change-makers! 💚

04/09/2025

Redefining Life Skills for a New Generation: Meet Our 2025 Everyday Entrepreneur 2nd Place Winner! 📚

Congratulations to Life Lab for earning 2nd place and taking home $1,000 in prize money!

Founded by Madeleine Parmenter and Kate Ialovenko, Life Lab is building a modern learning platform designed to equip Gen Z and Millennials with the tools they need to thrive. Through expert-led, bite-sized lessons, Life Lab covers everything from personal finance to communication and mental wellness—making life skills more accessible, engaging, and empowering for today’s young adults.

Their mission to bridge the gap between traditional education and real-world knowledge is making waves, and we’re so excited to see what’s next for this incredible team!

Read more about the 2025 Everyday Entrepreneur Finals here - https://www.pdx.edu/entrepreneurship/news/second-annual-everyday-entrepreneur-finals-are-over-meet-teams-taking-home-prize-money

04/08/2025

Building a Greener Future: Meet Our 2025 Cleantech Challenge 3rd Place Winners! 🌱

Congratulations to Earth Panels for claiming 3rd place and earning $500 in prize money at this year’s Cleantech Challenge!

This forward-thinking team is transforming the construction industry with their eco-friendly building panels made from recycled waste. Designed to improve air quality, control humidity, and regulate temperature, these panels offer a sustainable and high-performance alternative to traditional materials — helping reduce the environmental impact of building projects.

Their commitment to green innovation is paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Big things are ahead — keep building, Earth Panels!

Read more about the 2025 Cleantech Challenge winner here: https://www.pdx.edu/entrepreneurship/news/2025-cleantech-challenge-over-meet-teams-taking-home-prize-money

04/07/2025

Revolutionizing Recycling: Meet Our 2025 Cleantech Challenge 2nd Place Winners! ♻️

Congratulations to Plastic Scanner Squad for earning 2nd place and taking home $1,000 in prize money at this year’s Cleantech Challenge!

This innovative team developed a portable plastic identification device that helps users easily detect and categorize different types of plastics. By making plastic sorting more accessible and accurate, their technology has the potential to dramatically reduce waste and improve the efficiency of recycling systems worldwide.

Their mission to tackle plastic pollution through smart, simple, and scalable solutions is incredibly impactful — and we know this is just the beginning. Keep scanning, innovating, and making a difference!

Read more about the 2025 Cleantech Challenge finals here - https://www.pdx.edu/entrepreneurship/news/2025-cleantech-challenge-over-meet-teams-taking-home-prize-money

04/07/2025

Meet Laurie Noyes - Our new Marketing & Outreach assistant!

Laurie is a junior at Portland State University studying marketing. She is actively involved in Future Connect, a program that supports students in overcoming barriers to higher education, and is a member of The Marketing Collective. As a peer mentor, she helps fellow transfer students navigate the challenges of transitioning into university life.

Beyond academics, Laurie is an equestrian with a passion for supporting small and underrepresented businesses. Her long-term goal is to create a marketing firm dedicated to helping these businesses thrive.

We’re thrilled to have her on the team—join us in giving her a warm welcome!

04/04/2025

Empowering Workplace Culture: Meet Our 2025 Everyday Entrepreneur Challenge Winner! 🏆

Congratulations to The Weave for taking home 1st place and $1,500 in prize money!

Founded by Kyra Boveda and Ash Boggs they are dedicated to enhancing workplace connections, The Weave is transforming employee engagement with a dynamic B2B software platform. Their innovative solution integrates social features and team-building games to foster stronger workplace culture, boosting collaboration, morale, and productivity.

Their vision for a more connected and engaged workforce is truly inspiring, and this is just the beginning! We can't wait to see where you go next!