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Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship
The Ozmen Center’s mission is to empower students and faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno and members of the Northern Nevada community to transform their ideas into impactful ventures.
Upcoming events
Sep
22
Aerospace & Defense Academy Insights: Chris Gentile at John Tulloch Business Building (TULL)
06:00 PM
Lectures & Seminars
Sep
29
Sep
29
The Reno Bridge: What it takes for an international startup at 2195 South Virginia Street Reno, Nevada 89502
10:00 AM
Lectures & Seminars
Sep
30
Startup World Cup Live Pitch Competition (@Reno Startup Week) at AHA Connects
05:30 AM
Conferences & Symposiums
Ozmen Center news
Learn more about business and entrepreneurship at the University.
Deviant Cocktail Club wins top prize at 2026 Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition
Annual competition supports student founders through pitching, mentorship and innovation
First-year business students test real-world sales skills in hands-on entrepreneurship course
From mobile services to tech products, students learn what it takes to sell to real customers
100 Women Pitch Competition invests in women founders and community‑driven entrepreneurship
Community-funded pitch competition supports women-led innovation
About us
The Center was founded in 2014 and was made possible by a gift from Eren and Fatih Ozmen who are exemplary entrepreneurs and alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno. Headquartered in Sparks, NV, Sierra Nevada Corporation is a privately held company under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Fatih Ozmen and President, Eren Ozmen.
Meet the Ozmen Center team
Get to know the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship through a message from the director and our faculty directory.
Contact the Ozmen Center
Email: ozmencenter@unr.edu
Location: John Tulloch Business Building 214
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
