The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Texas State University builds what's needed—personal growth, opportunity, and leadership. We make entrepreneurhsip real through hands-on experiences that turn ideas into impact. We stand with underestimated people and early-stage ideas, fueling untraditional paths with strategy, grit, and belief.
Signature Programs
venture funding programs
student owned businesses
Our vision is to make Texas State a place where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive—driven by hands-on, accessible learning.
Where traditional ideas gain resources, connections, and support, turning grit into opportunity, strategy into action, and ideas into lasting impact.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is now accepting applications for enrollment for the partnership program with FTS. This music industry program, Music Business Foundations, is a six-week virtual experience designed for aspiring artists and emerging music industry professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of the business side of music. We will select 16 students for the Fall semester.
Register here: Music Business Foundations Program
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will cover the cost of the program for accepted participants which is a $449 value, however, there is a $25 registration fee to be paid by the participant upon acceptance to the program.
Starting Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm CT, participants will meet weekly for live, interactive sessions led by experienced industry professionals.
Click here for more informationJoin one of our virtual Student Made Store Information Sessions to learn how you can get involved. These sessions will provide an overview of the Student Made platform: how to become a vendor, and the benefits of joining a growing community of student creators. Open to students of all majors and skill levels.
For more information, join one of our online info sessions to find out how you too can be a featured business.
Sign up here — (Zoom link will be sent upon registration)
Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your personal brand and a living business card.
These drop-in workshops will guide you through creating a profile that highlights your career aspirations, work experience, projects, or business, and helps you stand out in your professional network.
Click here for more informationYour LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your personal brand and a living business card.
These drop-in workshops will guide you through creating a profile that highlights your career aspirations, work experience, projects, or business, and helps you stand out in your professional network.
Click here for more informationDo you know that many employers check your LinkedIn to compare it to your resume? MOST!
Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your personal brand and a living business card and resume!
Join Quinn Valentine, Director of the Texas State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to learn how to craft a LinkedIn profile that showcases your career aspirations, highlights your work experience, projects or business, and makes you stand out from the crowd.
By attending this workshop, you’ll become eligible to apply for the LinkedIn Profile Competition!
Use the insights you’ve gained to polish your profile and compete for a share of $1000 in prize money, with a top prize of $500.
Click here for more informationYour LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your personal brand and a living business card.
These drop-in workshops will guide you through creating a profile that highlights your career aspirations, work experience, projects, or business, and helps you stand out in your professional network.
Click here for more informationIt’s time to show off your transformed LinkedIn profile!
On Saturday, October 11, participants in the Level Up Your LinkedIn Challenge will present their updated profiles to a panel of judges. This is your chance to highlight your professional brand, showcase your improvements, and compete for cash prizes.
Whether you’ve strengthened your headline, refined your summary, or expanded your network, this is your moment to shine and walk away with both recognition and rewards.
Click here for more informationEntrepreneurship is one of the most powerful vehicles for creating a legacy. I firmly believe that investing in the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders is essential for shaping the future of business, leadership, and economic empowerment.
When we equip students with the right resources, mentorship, and opportunities, we’re fostering a mindset of resilience, creativity, and impact that will serve them for life.
