The Adams Center for Entrepreneurship
Named in recognition of Florida Atlantic University alumnus and serial entrepreneur Scott H. Adams, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has inspired and equipped students to think entrepreneurially, turn ideas into action, and create meaningful impact since its formation in 2001. As a core program of the Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute, the Adams Center continues to connect students from all majors and disciplines with experiential learning, mentorship, entrepreneurial education, competitions, and Florida Atlantic’s broader entrepreneurship ecosystem.
MISSION:
The Adams Center empowers students to develop the entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills, and practical experience needed to create new ventures, drive innovation within existing organizations, and address business and societal challenges. Through experiential learning, mentorship, and collaboration, students gain the knowledge, connections, and confidence to transform ideas into impact.
VISION:
To be a leading university entrepreneurship program that inspires innovation, develops entrepreneurial leaders, and creates opportunities that strengthen our communities, economy, and society.
PREPARING TOMORROW'S LEADERS:
Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business. It is a mindset built on creativity, resilience, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Through cross-disciplinary programs and real-world experiences, students connect with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, mentors, and community leaders while developing skills they can apply to startups, established organizations, nonprofits, family businesses, and their chosen professions.
As part of the Florida Atlantic Entrepreneurship Institute, the Adams Center connects students with opportunities in venture development, mentorship, market validation, competitions, commercialization, and community engagement. The Center also works closely with the Department of Management Programs to complement students’ academic experiences with practical entrepreneurship opportunities.
Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.
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OASIS OF EXCELLENCE
The center is designated as an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, D.C., honors more than 70 college and university programs nationwide that introduce students to the foundational arts and sciences, American heritage and a diversity of viewpoints.
Business Pitch Competition
Every year, numerous tracks of venture teams compete for prize money and the possibility to advance to state and national competitions and present their business pitch to local Angel and VC groups.
Family Business Initiative
The Shrimp Tank Podcast
The Florida Atlantic Entrepreneur Boot Camp
The Entrepreneur Boot Camp is a fast-paced certificate course that empowers promising entrepreneurs and ambitious small business owners with the tools to create a Business Model Canvas, secure financial support, and design the right operations for success.
Mentoring
Our mentors go through The Runway at Florida Atlantic's onboarding process. Mentors offer Florida Atlantic students, faculty, alumni, and Florida Atlantic Business Pitch Competition participants an opportunity to receive 1:1 mentoring with highly experienced entrepreneurs and executives. The mentoring program provides practical, pragmatic essentials to entrepreneurs as they develop their businesses and launch their entrepreneurial ventures.
Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program
Florida Atlantic University has been a network partner of the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for 11+ years. This program offers on-campus instruction and access to local resources, including business leaders and mentors.