Dreamers, Doers, Drivers... Welcome Home
Your idea belongs here.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development is where Loyola students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members come together to turn ideas into action and launch a better world.
Your Entrepreneurial Journey Starts Here
Whether you're exploring your first idea, building a venture, or looking to grow your impact, the Center offers opportunities for every stage of the journey.
What's Happening @ The Center?
Learn more about the current news and resources here at the Center!
LaunchU 2026 Founders Begin Their Journey
The next generation of Loyola entrepreneurs is underway. Meet the participants selected for Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 and see how founders are transforming ideas into action through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on support throughout the summer.
NOEW 2026: A New Chapter for Entrepreneurship in New Orleans
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026 brought together founders, innovators, students, and community leaders for a week of connection, learning, and inspiration.
Loyola MBA Team Earns Runner-Up at IDEAcorps 2026
Loyola University New Orleans’ MBA team secured a runner-up finish in the 2026 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge, delivering a standout scale-up strategy for Zokyo.
Ideation Lab renamed for Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development is proud to have named the Ideation Lab in honor of Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie.
Find Your Krewe.
Big ideas rarely happen alone.
At the Center, you'll find a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who believe ideas can make a difference. We bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to build skills, share experiences, make connections, and turn possibilities into action.
Innovate.LOYNO
Learn about innovation and startups through the eyes of New Orleans' most exciting founders.
Realize Your Dreams - Pick Your Degree.
Learning by doing starts here.
At Loyola, entrepreneurship isn't confined to the classroom. Students gain hands-on experience developing ideas, solving real-world challenges, and working with entrepreneurs across New Orleans and beyond. Whether you're pursuing a major, minor, certificate, or MBA specialization, you'll find opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and create meaningful impact.
Undergraduate
Get started on your in-depth entrepreneurship training with our undergraduate Major, Minor, and Certificate programs
Graduate
Get real-world, hands-on experience with founders in our Entrepreneurship MBA specialization.