About the Program
Undocumented Student Resource Center at UC Davis and UndocuStartup™ present: UndocuStartup Bootcamp™ at UC Davis. This is a Winter and Spring Quarter entrepreneurship program designed to help students go from developing a business idea to building, marketing, and pitching their business.
Why Should You Apply?
Are you looking to start a business/side hustle but do not sure where to start? Our UndocuStartup Bootcamp offers a comprehensive roadmap to go from idea to making your first dollar with your business.
While participating you'll also:
- Be elegible to receive up to $2,400 based on the availability of your financial aid budget to receive additional financial support, by using your participation in this program towards fulfilling the experiential learning component of your UndocuPathways Application. UndocuPathways Application must be filed separately.
- Network with other student entrepreneurs
- Earn a Certificate of Completion
- Develop your own One-Page Business Plan
- Learn how to create and market a low-cost product or service
- Learn about legalizing a business
- Practice pitching your business idea
- Have the opportunity to advance to the UndocuStartup x UC Davis Final Pitch Competition
About the Pitch Competition
This program will end in a pitch competition where student teams will win up to $500 in prizes:
- 1st Place team = $250
- 2nd Place team = $150
- 3rd Place team = $75
Program Schedule
Winter Quarter 2027
- Tuesday, January 12th (6-7:30 PM): Introduction to the Program, Program Expectations, Setting Goals
- Tuesday, January 19th (6-7:30 PM): Business Idea, Creating Your One-Page Business Plan, Optional One-Page Business Plan Drop-In Hours
- Tuesday, January 26th (6-7:30 PM): Learning About Your Customer
- Tuesday, February 2nd (6-7:30 PM): Creating a Low-Cost Product/Service, Optional: Building a Low-Cost Product Using Modern & AI Tools
- Tuesday, February 9th (6-7:30 PM): One-Page Marketing Plan, Sales, $1 Sale Challenge
- Tuesday, February 16th (6-7:30 PM): Legalizing a Business, Optional: Legalizing a Business Drop-In Hours
Spring Quarter 2027 — Pitch Competition
- Tuesday, April 13th (6-7:30 PM): Pitch Practice & Pitch Outline Workshop
- Tuesday, April 20th (6-7:30 PM): Semifinal Pitch Competition, 6-10 Students Selected for the Finals
- Tuesday, April 27th (6-7:30 PM): UndocuStartup™ x UC Davis Final Pitch Competition
Questions?
- Email Daniela, Undocumented Student Resource Center, Director, at [email protected]
- Email Juan, Founder, UndocuStartup, at [email protected]
About UndocuStartup
UndocuStartup™ is the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students, helping them launch real businesses through hands-on bootcamps, expert coaching, and pitch competitions—in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
Disclaimer: UndocuStartup™ is an educational program only. Participation does not guarantee business success, legal compliance, or income. Please consult a licensed attorney or advisor for legal or financial decisions.