What We Do
At the Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF), we turn bold ideas into impact-driven ventures. Through our Venture Lab and VentureU, we empower students, universities, and institutions to reimagine the future of education, technology, and workforce development.
Venture Lab
We incubate bold ideas at the intersection of education, technology, and workforce development. By combining research validation, institutional partnerships, and hands-on venture building, we help early-stage innovations grow into scalable, public-impact ventures.
- Incubation & Acceleration – From concept to spinout, guiding ventures at every stage
- Institutional Partnerships – Collaboration with universities, students, and research centers
- Focus Areas – Education, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Workforce Innovation
- Impact-Driven Outcomes – Ventures designed for scale and sustainability
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
Our mission is to build ventures that transform how we learn, work, and secure our digital world. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) venture lab, we collaborate with students, universities, and institutions to turn bold, research-backed ideas into scalable public-impact companies. Focusing on education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, we provide the mentorship, resources, and networks needed to move innovations from concept to market—driving solutions that improve access to learning, enhance institutional efficiency, and protect the digital ecosystems we all depend on.
We envision a future where education is accessible, lifelong, and personalized; work is purposeful and inclusive; and digital systems are secure and trusted. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and communities, we aim to create ventures that deliver measurable social, economic, and technological impact on a global scale. Through this work, CCF strives to shape systems that are innovative, equitable, and resilient—built 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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