As the nation's first living-learning entrepreneurship program, Hinman CEOs is a groundbreaking initiative placing entrepreneurial students from all academic disciplines into a unique community. Students live together, learn about entrepreneurship, and can launch new ventures during this two-year experience. All undergraduates from the University of Maryland are invited to apply for this competitive program. Brian Hinman, University of Maryland alumnus and successful entrepreneur, provided funding to initiate and support the Program.
Entrepreneurial Community
- Live in South Campus Commons 2
- Room with classmates and potential partners/co-founders
- Participate in dynamic activities
- Form cross-disciplinary teams with classmates of different majors
- Build 100% student-owned ventures
Experiential Learning Environment
- Experience our courses, seminars, workshops, and competitions
- Earn course credit and connect with engaging entrepreneurial leaders
- Merge entrepreneurship academics with real-life applications
Courses for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs
- Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors
- Enroll in face-to-face and flipped classroom-based entrepreneurship courses
- Develop business ideas, prototypes, and business models for class credit
- Earn 12 of the 15 required credits for the Minor during the 2 year experience
Coaching for Students
- Benefit from business coaching and entrepreneurs-in-residence
- Meet with veteran entrepreneurs and investors
- Access a $25,000 seed fund reserved for Hinman CEOs and Mtech students
- No pay-back or equity requirements
- Helped raise over $300,000 in grants and non-dilutive capital for student ventures
- Connect with 500+ Hinman CEOs alumni for advice on joining startups, top graduate schools, and innovative employers
- Meet with program staff to discuss career aspirations and career development strategies
We Invite Your Questions
Senior Specialist
Hinman CEOs Class of 2013
vbellitt@umd.edu
(301) 314-9441
Hinman CEOs Program
South Campus Commons Building 2
4250 Knox Rd
College Park, MD 20742
Apply by November 9th
https://hinmanconnect.umd.edu/prospective.aspx
