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Where Arts and Sciences Students Gain Entrepreneurial Confidence and Launch Startups

Franklin CREATE! empowers students in the arts and sciences with entrepreneurial confidence and startup-building skills while providing real-world impact. Thanks to a foundational pilot project award from The Marcus Foundation, this experiential learning program is a collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Entrepreneurship Program and Innovation District. The goal of this initiative is to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to arts and sciences students that will allow them to confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities and launch real startups. It is open to students at every stage of their educational journey – from first-year undergraduates to final-year PhDs. 

LEARN...MAKE…LAUNCH

Franklin CREATE!'s three main experiential learning components LEARN, MAKE, and Summer Startup Academy (LAUNCH) are non-sequential, open-entry, and require no previous experience or coursework. This model provides hands-on learning, discipline-embedded courses, curricular pathways, mentorship, access to critical resources, and funds to launch a company.

INTRODUCING LEARN: ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING IN ARTS AND SCIENCES

Offered in Fall 2026, LEARN: Entrepreneurial Thinking in Arts and Sciences (FCID 4001/6001) gives you hands-on experience working in teams, testing ideas, and connecting perspectives across arts, humanities, and sciences. Along the way, you'll build transferable, adaptable skills to navigate uncertainty and tackle real-world challenges with curiosity and creativity.

This for-credit course is open to undergraduate and graduate students and works alongside many majors and academic paths. Sections are offered MW 9:55 – 11:15 am (Ugrad CRN 66962; Grad CRN 66963), MW 1:15 – 2:35 pm (Ugrad CRN 66958; Grad CRN 66959), and TR 1:15 – 2:35 pm (Ugrad CRN 66960; Grad CRN 66961).

Want to learn more? Register for a 15-minute virtual information session on our Involvement Network page.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27

Additional program offerings starting in fall 2026 will include treks, study away, and other applied learning opportunities. 

SUPPORT STUDENT STARTUPS

We are actively seeking mentors and donors interested in supporting this program.

If you are interested in helping us educate future generations of entrepreneurs, we welcome your knowledge, experience, and financial support. Please contact the Franklin CREATE! team directly.