Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship inspires UVA students to embrace entrepreneurship by supporting course development, competitions, events, and experiences that catalyze innovation while creating positive impacts and lasting value in the global marketplace.

Founded in 2008 with generous funding by Mark E. Galant (McIntire '80), the Galant Center plays a pivotal role in the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing experiential learning opportunities for students and a commitment to alumni engagement.

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Education and Training

Through experiential opportunities, transformative mentoring, and support for student-led ventures, the Center provides pathways to explore the professional processes, concepts, tools, and communities that facilitate a robust understanding of entrepreneurship and the mindset required for success.

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Thought Leadership

The Center supports McIntire scholars and fosters collaborative research opportunities in areas such as business transformation, corporate governance, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, marketing, and educational methodologies.

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Alumni & Industry Engagement

Our outreach initiatives, including the Galant Challenge, directly support UVA-affiliated ventures and underscore both the University's and the Center's commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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