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==== Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship ====

Through the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, along with affiliated faculty and other campus programs, the University is introducing a range of activities that help students make a difference in the world. Upcoming student activities include:

*'''DifferenceMaker $25k Student Competition – '''See a problem? Want to solve it? Put together a UMass Lowell student team, present an innovative solution and compete for $25,000 in cash and prizes.

*''''Honors DifferenceMaker Program' –''' In collaboration with UMass Lowell Honors Program, this concerted effort to embed elements of social entrepreneurship in our Honors Program includes coursework and community-based student efforts.

*''''Freshman Make A Difference' –''' In collaboration with UMass Lowell Orientation, Student Activities and Leadership and Residence Life Offices, this a year-long effort aims to engage freshmen in solving local and regional problems through entrepreneurial action.

*'''DifferenceMaker Enterprise Co-op Students – '''The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will recruit and sponsor DifferenceMaker Co-op students who will assist in the implementation of DifferenceMaker activities and programs.

*'''Campus Catalyst Competition – '''The Merrimack Valley Sandbox supports student teams with innovative ideas. An initial grant of $500 plus support and growth opportunities are provided to the most promising projects.[http://merrimackvalleysandbox.org/catalyst-programs-2/catalyst-programs Learn more].