Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The purpose of the Carlsen Center is to provide access to innovation and entrepreneurship education, programs and services. By forging alliances with students, faculty, and public and private organizations, the Center offers practical experience in experimentation and innovation, coupled with networking and collaborative opportunities to bring dreams to life.
Mission To make innovation and entrepreneurship simple, accessible, and pervasive throughout the Greater Sacramento Region.
Vision To be the premier center and hub for regional innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
Purpose To create a community that values and supports risk-taking and innovation in an effort to solve complex problems and build sustainable solutions for our future
These values represent the fundamental principles that we as a center implement in our work with students and the community.
- Creativity Building the space and environment to be free thinkers & innovators.
- Integrity Being true to your word to build trusting relationships.
- Passion Face all challenges with heart and determination.
- Social Impact Build solutions for sustained positive impact.