Fall 2026 recruiting

Join Bruin Entrepreneurs

Bruin Entrepreneurs recruits UCLA students each fall and winter through our member and Startup Labs tracks. Applications are open to undergraduate and graduate students from any major.

Timeline

We are recruiting for two tracks this fall: students looking to join Bruin Entrepreneurs as members and founders looking to build their company or idea through Startup Labs. Both tracks follow the same recruitment timeline. You may only apply to one track.

  1. Sep 21Applications open
  2. Sep 22Enormous Activities Fair
  3. Oct 2Info session6 PM, Dodd Hall 121
  4. Oct 4Application deadline
  5. Oct 7Coffee chatsInvite-only, location TBD
  6. Oct 9Final round interviewsInvite-only, location TBD

Tracks

Members

For UCLA students looking to join Bruin Entrepreneurs. Members work alongside founders in Startup Labs, contribute to club initiatives and events, and participate in member socials and retreats.

Apply as a member

Startup Labs

For UCLA founders looking to build and grow their company or idea through Startup Labs. The 10-week equity-free accelerator provides mentorship, resources, and hands-on support and ends with a Demo Day.

How Startup Labs works

Apply with your startup

Not ready to apply? Fill out the interest form and we will send you event and deadline reminders.

Members

What members get

  • Hands-on startup experience by supporting founders in Startup Labs throughout each 10-week cohort.
  • Direct access to founders, investors, and operators through events, workshops, and member sessions.
  • Opportunities to help organize events and initiatives across Bruin Entrepreneurs.
  • A community of students interested in startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, along with access to our alumni network.
  • Member socials, retreats, and other community events throughout the year.

Who we look for

Students who are excited about startups and want to gain experience before building something of their own. You do not need to have a startup or prior entrepreneurship experience.

Members come from all majors and backgrounds across UCLA. We value students who bring different skills, perspectives, and interests to the community.

Startup Labs

Founders actively building a startup or exploring an idea they want to turn into one. At least one founder must be a current UCLA student, alum, or faculty member. Startup Labs is for teams looking for support, mentorship, and connections to take their company further.

How the program runs

Questions

Email contact@bruinentrepreneurs.org or message us on Instagram. You can also book a coffee chat with anyone on the Team page.