Events & Activities
During the year CEI sponsors a number of events open to those interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. From our professional speaker series to the Howard J. Leonhardt Competition, CEI has something for everyone. Whatever your interest, we invite you to join us in our passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Howard J. Leonhardt Venture Pitch Competition
Student-teams at the University of Florida (as well as pre-selected teams from Buchholz High School's Academy of Entrepreneurship) are invited to pitch their venture ideas to a judging panel consisting of entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers.
Entrepreneur of the Year
The Annual S. Clark Butler Entrepreneurship Awards honor successful entrepreneurs whose success stories can serve as an inspiration for entrepreneurial students, faculty, staff and alumni.
MIT Enterprise Forums
CEI serves as a global viewing site for broadcasts supported and sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forums Global Office. The broadcasts are produced throughout each year and originate from either the MIT campus or one of the Enterprise Forum chapters.
Entrepreneurship Week
The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education recognizes the value of entrepreneurs to the American economy and to encourages the growth of entrepreneurship education through National Entrepreneurship Week.

