Featured Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
Supporting Seattle University students through every stage of their entrepreneurship journey from ideation to business launch to growth.
Flagship Programs for Entrepreneurs
Albers Graduate Entrepreneurship Program ranked in the nation’s top 25 by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Albers-SJIM Challenge
Students from across the globe come together virtually to collaborate on solving some of the world's most pressing problems.
Family Business Exchange
A Pacific Northwest community of family business owners that receives tailored education, networking, and peer learning to address unique challenges and support long-term success across generations.
Founder Friday
Quarterly fireside chats with seasoned entrepreneurs talking about their business journeys, challenges, and what it takes to succeed.

Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition
Students and alumni receive hands-on experience, expert feedback, networking opportunities, and exposure to potential investors while launching business ventures across sectors.
Jones Idea Challenge
Companies present real-world challenges to undergraduate teams, who then develop and pitch innovative solutions. Cash prizes are awarded to the teams with the strongest proposals.
Jones Progress Awards
Alumni business accelerator supporting alumni and graduating students in launching and growing new ventures through mentorship, funding, and regional connections.

RAMP-UP
An experiential learning initiative that connects students and coaches with underserved local businesses to provide hands-on support and resources that foster growth, and preserve the character of Seattle’s communities.
Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition
Teams
Students
Total Prizes Awarded
Accelerating Entrepreneurial Leaders for the Common Good
The Jones Idea Challenge
6 years, 90 teams, 30+ corporate challenge sponsors, $30,000 prizes awarded
The Jones Progress Awards
10 years, 25 teams, 100+ coaches participated, $230,000 cash awarded
RAMP-UP
Launched in 2017 in partnership with the City of Seattleās Liberty Project, RAMP-UP has supported
60+ businesses