INNOVATE Certificate

Develop the skills to solve challenges, create opportunities, and drive change.

Whether you’re interested in launching a venture, designing new technologies, improving health care, or creating social impact, the INNOVATE Certificate gives you the tools to turn ideas into action. 

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Interdisciplinary Coursework, Immersive Experiences

INNOVATE integrates academics from various UMass schools and colleges with experiential learning opportunities through student clubs, UMass Amherst Libraries and makerspaces, the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, the Technology Transfer Office, I-Corps, the Institute for Applied Life Sciences, and the Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) Program.

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The INNOVATE Certificate is a 17-credit undergraduate certificate open to students from every major.

Through interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences, you’ll learn how to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and create innovative solutions.

Any Questions?

Our university-wide network of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity advisors and mentors is here to help you grow your ideas—whether you’re exploring a new interest or preparing to launch. Reach out to find support, guidance, and opportunities to get started.

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