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Welcome to Ohio State's Hub for Student Entrepreneurs

The Tim & Kathleen Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship is your launchpad for turning ideas into impact. Whether you are just starting out or already building something big, this is where your journey begins.
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Entreprenuer event with students

BuildX

an initiative designed to help student founders move through every stage of the startup process, from idea exploration to building a company and investor readiness.
Start to build

Upcoming events

Turn ideas into impact at the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship. Connect with innovators, explore startup opportunities, sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset and build meaningful relationships with mentors and peers. Whether you're curious or ready to launch, discover the community, programs and experiences that can transform your future. Check out Keenan Center events and workshops.

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Oct
1
BuildX Information Session [In Person]
Time 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location Student Entrepreneurs' Center, 1636 N High Street
Oct
1
BOSS Fall I Pitch Competition
BOSS is for students with a business idea they are ready to test and strengthen.
Time 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ian and Nikolas Harris

Startup Activities

Your launchpad for turning business ideas into impact
Programs at Keenan
Parawave

Internships

Explore hands-on real word skills building with experienced partners
Internships at Keenan
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Communities

Bringing builders together to share ideas and support one another
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Get Involved

Share your expertise with Ohio State's entrepreneurship and builder community
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Recent news

President Ravi V. Bellamkonda delivers his first State of the University address.
BuildX

Ohio State president calls for a commitment to excellence

Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 18th president of The Ohio State University, is encouraging the university community to embrace Ohio State’s scope and scale and commit to becoming the nation’s finest public university. Bellamkonda also announced BuildX, an initiative that combines real-world startup practices, rapid experimentation and mentorship from experienced founders, operators and investors. The pathway empowers students to transform promising ideas into scalable ventures with tangible impact.
September 17, 2026
President Bellamkonda of TH Ohio State University in front a hexagonal scarlet wall
BuildX

OSU president wants Columbus to be the ‘startup capital of the Midwest’

President Bellamkonda speaks about startups and BuildX to Columbus Business First. “I want investors all over the country to feel like they'll be missing out on opportunities if they're not keeping an eye on what's happening at Ohio State,” OSU President Ravi Bellamkonda said.
September 6, 2026
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BuildX

A haven for entrepreneurs

August 27, 2026