Belmont ETP – Thomas F. Cone Center for Entrepreneurship

The Cone Center for Entrepreneurship empowers students with the entrepreneurial mindset and equips them with the skills and competencies to build and deploy transformative ideas.

Founder of the Month

Delaney Kelly

Experiential Design '26

Delaney Kelly design

Delaney Kelly is an experiential designer striving to improve the way people interact with nature and each other through meaningful brands and spaces.

attend our next event

Idea Bootcamp

Feb 13

JMC 560

12:00 pm

Student business directory begins development.

View current student businesses and register your own to be published in our new directory.

Program Ranks 5th in the South.

Belmont University’s Entrepreneurship Program within the Jack C. Massey College of Business continues to excel as Tennessee’s premier entrepreneurship program according to “The Princeton Review” and “Entrepreneur” magazine’s latest rankings.

Upcoming Events

Feb 13

Idea Bootcamp

JMC 560

12:00 pm

Have an idea and don’t know what to do next? Learn how to validate your concept, discover your customer, and take the first real steps toward launching. Complete this step to unlock access to the Sprint. The event will last util 5 PM

Feb 16-27

Sprint

Our Startup sprint is designed for students actively pursuing a business. You’ll work one-on-one with mentors, refine your model, and focus on your specific idea. This is where things get real. Multiple sessions. Prequisite: Idea Bootcamp

Mar 11

ETP Village x IMBW

Lawn

10:00 am

We showcase the innovation, creativity, and success of student and alumni businesses by taking over the lawn in this all-day event. Any student may participate and receive at ent and table to sell items, present demonstrations, and meet customers. Nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff and locals walk through the village each year to learn more about our Bruin Entrepreneurs.

Mar 20

Idea Bootcamp #2

JMC 560

12:00 pm

Meet our Entrepreneurs in Residence

Our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are available to mentor and guide any Belmont student. Whether you’re just starting out – or have been running your business for years – our EIRs provide practical advice, guidance, and support for your entrepreneurial journey.