Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Who are we?

Bowling Green State University is committed to providing every student with the mindset and resources to unlock their entrepreneurial potential. The Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership brings together experienced entrepreneurs, structured programs and accessible resources to help students turn ideas into meaningful impact.

What do we do?

The Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership helps students grow as entrepreneurs by creating pathways for hands-on learning, idea development and meaningful support from concept to launch.

Gain real experience that strengthens your ideas.
Connect with mentors and industry partners.
Build a mindset grounded in ownership, resilience and opportunity.

Falcon Incubation

Programs, events and experiences to help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset
A community of entrepreneurial leaders where you can learn from peers, alumni, faculty and mentors across disciplines
Coaching, resources and milestones that support you as you explore ideas, build skills and launch ventures

Get involved

The Hatch

A cohort-based experience that supports you in developing, validating and refining entrepreneurial ideas
Mentorship and hands on learning focused on understanding how ideas create value by solving real problems
A capstone pitch competition that awards funding and connects teams to continued resources

Explore The Hatch

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Do you want to
partner with us?

We welcome business leaders, alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, employers, and community partners who want to support student innovation by sharing expertise, opening doors, and helping ideas grow.

Be a mentor or coach.
Judge for The Hatch.
Sponsor for programs or awards.
Connect to employers and industry partners.

Get involved

Director, Paul J Hooker Center

David Uhlenhake

duhlenh@bgsu.edu