MU Student Center, home of the Griggs Innovators Nexus

 

What we do

The Robert and Shelly Family Griggs Innovators Nexus in the MU Student Center is a place where Mizzou students can collaborate and learn firsthand what it takes to start and run a business. As the hub of Mizzou's entrepreneurial community, we offer:

  • Unique areas, such as an ideation room, that student entrepreneurs can use to collaborate, share ideas, practice pitches and sell products. We also have a 10-person conference room and two gathering spaces. All areas are equipped with the latest in Solstice flat panel technology to make teamwork easier. Contact innovators@missouri.edu to reserve a space. Take a virtual tour of the Nexus.
     
  • Retail storefronts for students interested in launching a brick-and-mortar store. 
     
  • Incubator office spaces for students launching e-commerce, software or other online ventures that do not require a physical storefront.
     
  • Programming, coaching, pitch competitions, funding, networking opportunities and resources to help students succeed. Examples:

Entrepreneurship programs at MU create economic opportunities for students and empower them to put learning into practice, take risks in a safe environment, problem solve, think unconventionally and tap the state’s innovation ecosystem.

Robert and Shelly Griggs and their sons, A.J. and Bo, created a lasting legacy in 2021 as founding sponsors of the Griggs Innovators Nexus. Learn more about their gift to establish the Nexus.

Meet our staff

Griggs staff: Kelsey Raymond, Kelly Mattas and Greg Bier

Left to right: Kelsey Raymond, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Programs; Kelly Mattas, Senior Manager of Entrepreneurship Programs; and Greg Bier, Entrepreneur in Residence  

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Contact us

1210 MU Student Center
Email: innovators@missouri.edu Phone: 573-882-2073