Bridges to Business (B2B)
Connecting passionate people to purposeful work.
Connecting passionate people to purposeful work.
Bridges to Business (B2B) is a leadership and professional development program that teaches meaningful skills in the areas innovation, entrepreneurship, and business. Events are designed to strengthen critical thinking, communication, teamwork, professionalism, technology and creativity, while helping to build a network of peers, mentors and professionals to support career success.
Our hands-on workshop series builds essential business skills across three key areas. Foundation Skills develop personal branding and networking capabilities. Business Fundamentals cover financial modeling, marketing impact, and pitch mastery. Opportunity + Action workshops provide real-world application through competitions and venture development. Students gain confidence bridging academic learning with business practice, whether preparing for corporate careers or launching social ventures. Learn more by visiting the Career Hub.
B2B supports key business plan competitions, including the Impactathon® social impact hackathon each Fall, and the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC) each Spring. In addition, ambitious students who are accepted to participate in other social impact competitions and/or hackathons can seek personalized coaching and partial funding for these efforts. Learn more by visiting the Career Hub.
Each spring, a select cohort receives intensive leadership training while planning a week of high-level networking with innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Weekly workshops build professional skills and lasting peer connections.
The Spring Break Business Bootcamp takes participants to career-focused locations where they engage directly with successful entrepreneurs and visit cutting-edge companies. Upon return, the cohort shares insights and connections through a campus-wide learning event. Learn more by visiting the Career Hub.
B2B Etiquette Event: Making Connections with Confidence
Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge
UCI Startup Competition
Impactathon: Inspiring Social Change Through Sustainable Business Models