Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

Do good. Do well.

Located in the heart of Chicago, the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center is where you will find real-world guidance about exploring, planning, launching or growing a business. All are welcome to visit us in the Coleman Center offices, located in the DePaul Center, 7th floor, Suite 7900, on the loop campus.​

At Coleman, we do good by believing in creating sustainable business models that do well for the organization, community and all stakeholders.

Connecting our DePaul community with the strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chicago provides a hub for you to build, connect and launch your next business. The experiential skills we offer focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in all realms of business.

Be inspired:

  • Build your own business
  • Work at Chicago-area startups.
  • Connect with seasoned entrepreneurs.
  • Find your niche in the city’s business community.

Building Chicago's Businesses

Whether you're in the beginning stages of exploring a new idea or hoping to scale your existing business, our events and programs can take your startup to the next level.

Finalist at Purpose Pitch Competition
Purpose Pitch Competition
Hosted by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, the annual Purpose Pitch Competition is a unique pitch session where startups pitch their greater purpose and how they plan to fulfill that purpose through their business objective.
Learn more about Purpose Pitch
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Coleman Mentorship Program
The Coleman Mentorship Program offers more than 50 mentors who can help take your business to the next level. Gain one-on-one access to experienced entrepreneurs and business executives while broadening your network.
Learn more about our mentorship program
Learn more about the Halperin Emerging Company Fund
Halperin Emerging Company Fund
Through this fund, DePaul makes equity investments in select start-ups founded by DePaul students and alumni, and community entrepreneurs.
Learn more about the Halperin Fund
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Entrepreneurship at DePaul
The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center's blog, Entrepreneurship at DePaul, features stories from DePaul students, alumni, faculty and small business owners, and also highlights educational resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Learn more about Entrepreneurship at DePaul
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 Highly Ranked Academic Programs 
DePaul's entrepreneurship 
         academic programs support aspiring business leaders and innovators through a unique combination of classroom and real world learning.
No. 15
Princeton Review, top 50 undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, 2026
No. 16
Princeton Review, top 50 graduate entrepreneurship programs, 2026
No. 27
Poets&Quants, World's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship, 2026
Bruce Leech
Executive Director Coleman Entrepreneurship Center
<p class="text-blue">&quot;Our programs complement our educational curriculum and focus on developing an entrepreneur&#39;s&#160;mindset to think creatively. We are here to support the DePaul community in their entrepreneurial pursuits and further connect them with the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Chicago.”</p>
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Contact Us:
If you have any questions or comments, contact us at 
            cec@depaul.edu or 
            (312) 362-8625.Or stop by our offices. The Coleman Center is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and located in DPC, 7th floor, suite 7900.