At the end of your last semester as an Entrepreneurship & Innovation major, you will attempt to conquer E-Day—one of the most intense experiences of any undergraduate program in the nation. E-Day is the final venture pitch during ENT 449, the New Venture Creation course, which you take your senior year.
The Class
Nationally recognized as the ultimate entrepreneurial experience, our New Venture Creation course gives you the chance to feel the entrepreneurial pressure. Entrepreneurs in the real world put everything on the line to be successful, so you do the same with the grade for your capstone project.
The Pitch
Your student team will pitch your venture to a panel of external judges, including alumni and executives. You must convince these industry professionals that you are an expert and your business model is a viable.
Join a Distinguished Community of Alumni
E-Day has set our program apart for the past four decades. After pitching your venture, fielding rigorous questions from industry professionals, and proving your business model's viability, you will have completed one of the most stressful and challenging academic experiences. By proving your tenacity, drive, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindset, you will join a distinguished cohort of alumni that have done the same.
Outstanding New Venture Plan
Since 1987, we have recognized Outstanding New Venture Plans in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation major. Thanks to a generous gift, the Ronald A. Minichillo Entrepreneurship Venture Development Award was established in 1999. See our past award winners.
The Celebration
All of our esteemed alumni are invited to join in our annual E-Day Reception. Enjoy refreshments while meeting the most recent class of graduates and hearing from the Outstanding New Venture Plan award winners.
Explore Our Programs
E-Day is one of the many experiences that show why our degree in entrepreneurship is one-of-a-kind. We also offer a minor that complements nearly any major on campus!