Surrounded by public and private institutions bent on innovation and responsible enterprise, it’s no wonder the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship is a U.S. News and World Report-ranked institution. Within this entrepreneur-friendly ecosystem and opportunity-rich environment, Leeds’ students learn principles in entrepreneurship while developing career-long skills that are applicable whether they’re launching startups or “intrapreneuring” and building teams in a corporate environment.

Vision

Own your future. Think and act like an entrepreneur.

Mission

Develop entrepreneurial thinkers and leaders who create lasting economic and social value for themselves, their communities and the world.

Impact Report

Read the latest Deming Center Impact Report for an update on our efforts to drive economic and social impact Entrepreneurship.

Strategic Initiatives

  • Provide a best-in-class entrepreneurial experience for every Leeds student and students across campus

  • Make Leeds the top choice for talent in entrepreneurial thinkers and doers

  • Be the leading resource in entrepreneurial education & research, including global entrepreneurship

  • Create delight in all that we do

Primary Goals for all Centers of Excellence

  • Build the reputation of Leeds as a thought leader in the area of the Center’s expertise

  • Cultivate external stakeholder access and affiliation

  • Recruit outstanding students

  • Student experience / classroom and teaching support

  • Student placement

  • Collaboration