Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) helps students and community members acquire the tools, develop the skills and cultivate the mindset of an entrepreneur so that they may create economic and social value throughout the world. The CIE is designed to open the world of entrepreneurial opportunity to Cal Poly students and faculty members and promotes entrepreneurial activity, scholarship and dialogue across the university and throughout greater San Luis Obispo County.

09/10/2026

We got to speak with Jake Disraeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Treet, a company that helps brands adopt circular business models by creating their own official resale programs. 📚

As a Cal Poly alumnus and experienced entrepreneur, Disraeli has been involved in numerous ventures and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. 💡✏️

Ready for our fastest-paced, highest-energy pitch competition of the year on Oct. 28? 🎤⚡At the Elevator Pitch Competiti...
09/08/2026

Ready for our fastest-paced, highest-energy pitch competition of the year on Oct. 28? 🎤⚡

At the Elevator Pitch Competition, Cal Poly students from all majors have just 90 seconds to pitch an innovative product, service or startup idea for a chance to win cash prizes! ⏰✨

Join us for our first info session on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Hatchery!

🔗 Click here to learn more and get ready to pitch!
https://cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/elevator-pitch-competition/

09/04/2026

A new chapter for Cal Poly in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo has begun! 🎉

On Aug. 22, university and local leaders, donors, partners and community members came together to celebrate the opening of Cal Poly Downtown at 1134 and 1144 Chorro St. 🌟 ✂️

Together, the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship HotHouse and Mustang Shop are creating a new space for ideas, connections and opportunities to grow.

Read more: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article317003643.html

09/03/2026

Get to know one of our Incubator startup teams, Greensight Technologies, a company focused on helping give used electronics a second life. 📱♻️

Through the resources and support at the CIE, including participation in our Summer Accelerator and now the Incubator program, the Greensight team has continued to grow their business and take it to new heights.

Interested in learning more about Greensight Technologies and their journey?

Read their story here! ✏️
https://cie.calpoly.edu/greensightincubatorspotlight

09/02/2026

What exactly is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)? 🤔🚀

We sat down with Jim Finwick, leadership coach and Entrepreneur in Residence at the CIE, to talk about the role of an EIR, how he supports student founders and why experienced advisors are such an important part of the entrepreneurial journey. Thank you, Jim, for sharing your time, insight and continued dedication to Cal Poly!

Interested in learning more about opportunities to work with an EIR, or in the Hatchery? Click here! 🌟

https://cie.calpoly.edu/prepare/hatchery/

Entrepreneurship at Cal Poly is for everyone, regardless of major or experience level. ✏️Ready to explore what’s possibl...
08/27/2026

Entrepreneurship at Cal Poly is for everyone, regardless of major or experience level. ✏️

Ready to explore what’s possible? Check out 10 ways to get involved and start building your entrepreneurial journey. 📚💡

Click here to learn more!
https://msha.ke/calpolycie

08/26/2026

Come stop by the Hatchery (building 2, room 206), our on-campus resource for all things entrepreneurship! 🚀 We connect students across majors and colleges, bringing together diverse perspectives and skills to help turn ideas into successful ventures.

Our first Hatchery Hop-In is Friday, Aug. 28 during UU Hour! Stop by, grab some coffee, meet the community and ask us any questions. ☕💡

Address

872 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18057565171

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