Big Ideas are better together
Your people. Your ideas. Your next big thing. The University of Oregon's community for student founders, builders, and future entrepreneurs.
$150K+
in University Funding Secured by OFC Members for Their Businesses Over the Past Two Years
the proof is in the pudding
From first-time founders to students building their next big thing, OFC brings together people who are curious, ambitious, and ready to make things happen.
Charlie Matthews
Founder of Shoyu Stack
A soy sauce serving set for sushi restaurants. Patent Pending & Handmade in the USA. Received $10,000 in University funds to continue his business after graduation
Hayley Kaufam
Founder of Open Door Coffee
Open Door Coffee is a mobile coffee company serving specialty espresso and matcha drinks, open to the public. We believe that coffee and connection naturally go well together, and our goal is to facilitate that with social events and regular pop ups!
Katherine Gregory
Founder of Sunrise Run Club
Community-oriented running group based in "Track Town, USA" that welcomes runners and joggers of all experience and pace levels. Known for hosting accessible morning workouts. Thanks to Oregon Founders Club, Kate received $5,000 in University funds to accelerate her business
Good ideas aren’t built alone
Oregon Founders Club is a student-led entrepreneurship community where students turn ideas into businesses, connect with driven peers, and learn directly from founders who've done it.
Whether you already run a business, have an idea you want to explore, or simply want to meet interesting people and learn something new
BIG IDEAS DON'T HAVE A MAJOR.
All majors encouraged. All experience levels welcome. Whether you're an experienced founder or just getting started, OFC is a place to connect, collaborate, and build something extraordinary.
what we offer
what we offer
SKIP THE TEXTBOOK.
Get in the room with real founders, industry leaders, and people who've actually done it. Ask questions. Make connections. Learn what it takes.
BUILD SOMETHING REAL.
From your first idea to your first customer, get hands-on experience turning ideas into businesses.
GET IN THE ROOM.
Connect with successful entrepreneurs, visit real companies, and learn directly from people who've built it.
BACK YOUR BIG IDEA.
Access startup funding opportunities, experienced mentors, and the resources to take your business further.
Our ethos
Learn by doing
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We believe the best way to learn entrepreneurship is to experience it. Build, experiment, make mistakes, and turn ideas into something real.
beyond the classroom
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Great ideas come from new perspectives. We bring together people from every discipline to challenge assumptions, explore possibilities, and learn from one another.
Build each other up
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Entrepreneurship is better together. We share what we know, celebrate each other's wins, and help one another through the challenges of building something new.
Make it real
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Take your ideas out of notebooks and into the market by focusing on execution, turning theoretical concepts into tangible, high-impact products or ventures.