Centers

University of Washington's Foster School of Business centers drive innovative research, stimulate advancements for businesses and non-profits and open doors for students to gain real-world, hands-on experience and business connections that help launch or advance their careers.

Entrepreneurship
The Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship focuses on start-ups and entrepreneurial business. Highlights:
Graduate certificates
UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
Business Plan Competition
Start-up resources
Faculty research 

Global Business
The Global Business Center focuses on international business and the global economy. Highlights:
Undergraduate and MBA certificates
Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Business connections
Faculty research
International programs and resources

Economic Development
The Business and Economic Development Center focuses on economically distressed and emerging communities, and minority businesses. Highlights:
Small business and community service
Faculty research
Student consulting and scholarships

Accelerate your startup.

Apply now for the Jones Milestone / Foster Accelerator.

Applications due July 8, 2013.

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