Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship

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.

Discover opportunities to grow your skills through events, interactive seminars, pitch competitions, online tools, and more.

Engage with entrepreneurs, find internships and learn about startup mentoring services and team development.

Explore entrepreneurship even if you are not ready to start your own venture.

Craig Minnick’s Journey of Finance, Innovation, and Music at Ohio State

Read Craig's Story

15 Number of colleges eligible to work with the Keenan Center

1,200+ Unique students served by Keenan Center programming annually

130+ Community volunteers who regularly support Keenan Center programs

Recent news

Turning produce into a perfect solution

Students Jack Swartley and Sky Sie launched MobilePantry, a venture born out of the President’s Buckeye Accelerator, to reduce food waste and improve food access in central Ohio. The startup rescues surplus produce and delivers it to families facing food insecurity, turning a business idea into a community solution.

June 9, 2026