News & Updates

It is a long-standing complaint in the Central Florida entrepreneurship community that we don’t do a good job of sharing successes and telling our stories. This page is an effort to improve those efforts, especially those involving UCF students. Check back occassionally to see what’s been happening, and contact us at cel@ucf.edu if you want to share a milestone or story that reflects your journey as a UCF-centric entrepreneur or startup supporter.

Celebrate our 2025 Innovation Tournament Winners!

Published on November 24, 2025

Help us celebrate the winners of UCF’s Innovation Tournament! Students from across campus pitched bold ideas in four tracks: Arts & Entertainment, Social & Health, Retail Products & Services and Advanced Technology. Their creativity and innovation are shaping the future. See below to explore their inspiring ideas and achievements! 1st Place – Alexandra Williams with their […] read more…

UCF Student Alyssa Wilbanks awarded for Orlando Inno’s 2024 Inno Under 25

Published on November 17, 2025

Inno Under 25: Meet Central Florida’s latest class of young innovators Central Florida is home to young entrepreneurs and professionals eager to make their mark on the local innovation economy. We’ve highlighted some standouts in an Orlando Inno special report, 2024 Inno Under 25. The package spotlights promising local innovators 25 years old or younger already making waves as startup founders, […] read more…

UCF Student Liam Etan awarded for Orlando Inno’s 2024 Inno Under 25

Published on November 17, 2025

Meet Central Florida’s latest class of young innovators Central Florida is home to young entrepreneurs and professionals eager to make their mark on the local innovation economy. We’ve highlighted some standouts in an Orlando Inno special report, 2024 Inno Under 25. The package spotlights promising local innovators 25 years old or younger already making waves as startup founders, interns, student leaders, […] read more…