Sustaining Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindsets for the Future
The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship equips students with the mindset, skills, and support to explore entrepreneurship, drive innovation, and create value across diverse career paths. Serving as a regional hub, the Center provides accessible entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and community connection alongside leaders and innovators throughout the Sacramento region.
The Carlsen Center plays a vital role in preparing students to identify opportunities, think creatively, and lead with impact — whether they launch ventures, innovate within organizations, or contribute to economic growth in their communities.
Carlsen Center Endowment Fund
Support for the Carlsen Center Endowment provides lasting, flexible resources that sustain innovation and entrepreneurship education at Sacramento State. Endowment funding ensures long-term support for hands-on programs, experiential learning opportunities, and ecosystem partnerships that prepare students to translate ideas into action — today and for generations to come.
Core Programs and Experiences
Startup Challenge Competitions | Innovation Workshops & Bootcamps | Mentorship Networks | Venture Acceleration & Launch Programs | Community Events such as 1 Million Cups and Global Entrepreneurship Week
Through these programs, students and community members engage in experiential learning that builds entrepreneurial mindsets, strengthens problem-solving skills, and fosters collaboration. These experiences extend beyond business creation — preparing participants to adapt, lead, and innovate across industries and professions.
By investing in the Carlsen Center Endowment, donors help ensure sustained access to innovation tools, mentorship, and real-world entrepreneurial ecosystems. Together, this support empowers students to create value, lead change, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s economic vitality.
Click “Give Now” to support the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Endowment and help students translate ideas into lasting impact.
