University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship

General information

Located on the beautiful grounds of the University of Canterbury (UC) campus, the UC Centre of Entrepreneurship (UCE) provides a dedicated, student-focussed space where ideas and innovation can flourish, stimulating the development of entrepreneurs through a combination of research, teaching and community engagement.

An exciting new venture for the University with innovation at its core, UCE will build the entrepreneurial capability of staff, students and the wider community on a foundation of research strength, cementing its position as a driving force in New Zealand’s entrepreneurial eco-system.

Opening eyes and minds to a world of new ideas and possibilities through entrepreneurial discovery and experimentation, UCE will play a vital role in delivering highly valued and versatile graduates who can meet the market with courage, determination and resourcefulness.

UCE offers world-class facilities, academic courses and extra-curricular initiatives that focus on the business of entrepreneurship. By offering a richly diverse range of activities that include coordination of all UC existing and future entrepreneurial initiatives (Innovators and the Hatchery), engaged research and capacity building teaching, UCE will enable students to develop the skills and attributes they need to survive and succeed in our ever-changing global economy.