For Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is part of building a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable community. This is why we serve entrepreneurs from under-resourced Houston, a term borrowed from the Mayor’s Complete Communities initiative, of which the SURE Program is a partner.
During the semester, current and aspiring entrepreneurs come to campus to learn accounting, marketing, personal finance, and many other topics from some of the best subject matter experts Houston has to offer. During this time, they also receive dedicated one-on-one guidance from a University of Houston student consultant. The Consultant meets with the student weekly inside and outside a classroom to give detailed feedback on the entrepreneur's business plan.
The 12-week program empowers each entrepreneur to realize their potential as they learn key business concepts through a series of workshops, mentorship opportunities, and practical training sessions. They are guided as they create a business plan and pitch to local area business leaders and lenders to take their businesses to the next step. The program is offered two times a year – Fall (September-November) and Spring (February – April).