Our Ecosystem

Alkek One is a hub of technology-focused spaces located on the first floor of the Alkek Library at Texas State University. Our spaces feature a variety of technologies that support the maker culture, immersive reality, time-based media, geographic information systems and digital design. 

CEO is a global network that informs, supports, and inspires college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation.

EIA is more than a study abroad program—it’s a global launchpad for future entrepreneurs and innovators. By equipping future innovators with skills, mentorship, and resources, EIA empower students to turn ideas into real businesses and drive innovation worldwide.

Texas State and Podium Education are proud to bring The Texas State Global Career Accelerator where students can add real-world experience to their resume for-credit and get access to an exclusive career network.

A Weekend for Entrepreneurial Discovery

Thanks to the work of an interdisciplinary team of Texas State faculty and entrepreneurs, what began years ago as “3 Day Startup” (or 3DS) has evolved into a new program called “Ignite”.

Ignite is a weekend for entrepreneurial discovery that is a virtual, 3-day, learning-by-doing workshop for students interested in learning more about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Whether you have an idea for a business or are simply curious about the fascinating world of entrepreneurship, Ignite is the perfect place to begin your journey!

Ignite workshops are held once each long semester and once over the summer. Ignite workshops are open to all Texas State students and are held entirely online (via Zoom).

Students work in diverse teams with peers from across campus and receive guidance from experienced faculty, entrepreneurs, and mentors (many of whom have started and sold their own businesses).

If you have an interest in learning the foundations of entrepreneurship in a relaxed environment and are interested in engaging in valuable networking, we invite you to apply!

The MARC provides a seamless environment integrating applied multidisciplinary academic research, industry sponsored projects, and experiential learning opportunities for students addressing creation of a talent pipeline by integration of research, education and commercialization outreach.

This space includes a student lab, laptop lounge, teaching lab and maker space. Users are able to experiment with 360 video, drones, sensors and other emerging technologies and receive training in a range of digital product management and social media techniques.

The SCALEUP program is taking an evidence-based approach to understand the unique challenges that minority businesses face when growing.
 

The Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Park serves as a catalyst for collaboration supporting Texas State’s goal of becoming eligible for distributions from the National Research University Fund by growing the regional ecosystem through activities promoting and supporting  commercialization, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

This new article highlights the creative, cross-disciplinary approach to challenges of research and commercialization efforts that have been proven viable and productive, ensuring Texas State an ever-expanding role in the Texas Innovation Corridor for decades to come.

The mission of the South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center Network is to foster small business success and create a positive impact on the lives of our clients: their families, their businesses, and their communities, as well as a signficant return on investment to our state and federal funding partners.

The Translational Health Research Center (THRC) supports impactful, innovative, interdisciplinary health research programs conducted in collaboration with Texas State faculty, students, and community members. 

The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration offers a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship to business majors and non-business majors. An application to the college is not required to pursue this minor.