What We Do
At the Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF), we transform bold ideas into impact-driven ventures at the intersection of education, artificial intelligence, genomics, and digital trust. Through our Venture Lab and VentureU programs, we empower students, universities, and institutions to reimagine the future of learning, technology, and workforce development—building solutions that shape a more intelligent and resilient world.
Venture Lab
- Incubation & Acceleration – From concept to spinout, we guide ventures through every stage of development—research, prototyping, validation, and launch.
- Institutional Partnerships – We collaborate with universities, students, research centers, and industry to co-build solutions grounded in real-world needs.
- Focus Areas – Education • Artificial Intelligence • Genomics • Digital Trust • Cybersecurity • Workforce Innovation
- Impact-Driven Outcomes – Every venture we build is designed for scale, equity, and long-term sustainability, ensuring innovation translates into measurable societal benefit.
VentureU
VentureU is our national platform for student innovation and entrepreneurship. We connect student-run venture funds, incubators, and programs with mentorship, resources, and opportunities to accelerate their ideas into real-world ventures.
- National Conference – Annual gathering of students, investors, and universities
- Student Partnerships – Collaboration with venture funds, incubators, and MBA programs
- Experiential Learning – Real-world venture building and investment practice
- Network & Mentorship – Access to industry leaders, VCs, and institutional partners
We envision a future where learning is lifelong and personalized, scientific discovery is accessible to all, and the systems we rely on—digital and biological—are secure, ethical, and trusted. By uniting academia, industry, and communities, we aim to build ventures that generate measurable social, economic, and technological impact on a global scale.
Through this work, CCF strives to reshape the foundations of education, intelligence, and digital trust, creating systems that are innovative, equitable, and resilient—engineered to meet the challenges and opportunities of the next century.
501(c)(3) Public Charity
Campus Consortium Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Campus Consortium Foundation is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Our IRS determination letter and annual Form 990 filings are available upon request. Donors will receive written acknowledgement of contributions as required by IRS regulations.
Current and Past VentureU Steering Committee
Our Steering Committee brings together leaders from higher education, venture funds, and technology to guide strategy, uphold our mission, and connect ventures with growth opportunities.
Maxine Anderson
Babson College
Ashritha Karuturi
Babson College
Ishani Patel
Chapman University
Paul Cassisa
LSU
Leonardo Girlando
Penn State University
Andrew Ciotto
Penn State University
Daryl Lim
Singapore Management University
Jason Varghese
The University of Kansas
JJ Foster
University of Minnesota
Hunter Babcock
University of Minnesota
Ananya Mallik
University of North Carolina
Achal Patel
University of Kansas
Student Venture Funds & Partner Funds
We collaborate with Student Venture Funds (SVFs), university accelerators, and mission-aligned investors to support student-led ventures and early-stage education-focused startups. By combining funding with mentorship, we bridge the gap between campus innovation and market success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF)?
CCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit venture lab that builds mission-driven companies in education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. We work with students, universities, and industry leaders to turn research-backed ideas into scalable public-impact ventures.
How does CCF support ventures?
We provide venture teams with mentorship, technical resources, funding pathways, and access to a global network of partners—including higher education institutions, investors, and technology providers.
Who can participate in CCF programs?
Students, researchers, and faculty from partner institutions can join our VentureU program. We also work with startups, corporate partners, and investors interested in education, AI, and cybersecurity.
What is a spinout?
A spinout is a venture that originated within CCF’s ecosystem—developed and launched with our resources, and now operating independently while maintaining ties to the CCF network.
What are Student Venture Funds (SVFs)?
SVFs are student-managed investment funds at universities that provide capital, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities. We collaborate with SVFs to co-develop and scale student-led ventures.
How does CCF choose which ventures to support?
We look for ideas that address significant challenges in education, AI, or cybersecurity, have strong research or market potential, and can scale for public impact.
How can my institution become a partner?
Institutions can engage with CCF through joint research, pilot programs, co-hosted events, or by joining our VentureU and partnership networks.
Can CCF help with fundraising?
Yes—while we are not a direct investor, we connect ventures with aligned funding sources including SVFs, foundations, and venture capital partners.
Where is CCF based?
CCF works globally, with partnerships across North America and beyond. Our programs, events, and venture building activities are a mix of in-person and virtual engagements.
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