Welcome to the USC entrepreneurial ecosystem.
IncubateUSC is a central destination for entrepreneurship and innovation at USC.
Trojans from diverse schools, programs, centers and clubs embark to build great companies, IncubateUSC connects them with talented students, distinguished faculty, expert staff and supportive mentors.
We support members of the Trojan Family throughout all stages of the entrepreneurial journey. Whether it is hosting Hack-a-thons, providing startup legal assistance or online learning courses, IncubateUSC is an all-access pass to invaluable resources and real-world connections to develop the startup ecosystem and strengthen our community.
New Ventures Every Semester
Every semester we incubate hundreds of ventures from ideas to execution and future funding for growth
Diverse Student Population
USC has the 2nd largest international student population with access to diverse talent from around the globe
Access to Funding Capital to Grow
Pitch competitions and resources provide up to $500k in equity free funding across the USC startup ecosystem
Track Record of Success
USC Success Stories
What We Do
Directory
There are hundreds of individuals at the university that assist the startup ecosystem in some form or another and you should explore who they are.
Resources
There are 50+ resources, centers, programs, student organizations, incubators and accelerators dedicated to help USC startup ventures.
Events
We host hundreds of events each semester that include hack-a-thons, pitch competitions, distinguished speakers, workshops and networking mixers.
Women's Initiative
Strengthening women's entrepreneurship and investing by providing the environment, mentors and resources they need to launch successful businesses.
Startup 101
You’ve got a great idea for a startup – but where do you begin? Start browsing through our resources and recommended reading to get started.
Success Stories
Leading Trojans who've built some of today's household names in Technology, E-commerce, Gaming, and More created by the USC Startup Ecosystem.
Notable USC Trojan Companies
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A Word From Our President
Spurred by the growth of established companies and the success of Silicon Beach start-ups, investors and venture capitalists are getting excited about partnering with the skill-sets that are being cultivated right here in Southern California. At the same time, companies are increasingly partnering with universities, in order to tap the expertise institutions like ours house, and to connect with our student and alumni networks which span the globe.
With strengths in a diverse set of competencies that span everything from digital media to biotechnology, and buttressed by our location at the heart of the Pacific Rim, USC is ideally positioned to be a lead catalyst in what will increasingly become an innovation-based global economy in the years to come.
