R. J. McElroy Student Business Incubator

The R. J. McElroy Student Business Incubator, a program of the JPEC, is an educational learning laboratory designed to inspire and educate students interested in entrepreneurship and small business. It is our hope that students will graduate equipped with the skills and experience necessary to create a positive influence on the Iowa economy and beyond.  

The program is funded through the generosity the R. J. McElroy Trust, which allows student entrepreneurs to explore business ideas with the assistance of JPEC staff and other professionals. Current UNI students with a business idea are eligible to apply. Students from other area colleges and high schools will also be considered. Applicants are admitted on an ongoing basis and must demonstrate adequate progress to remain in the program.