Equity and Inclusion

University Enterprise Labs (UEL) is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.  

We reaffirm our commitment to racial equity.  

UEL is proud to sign the MSP Startup Racial Equity Pledge, and we pledge to take specific actions:

• Shift spending and partnership opportunities to BIPOC-owned companies .
• Analyze your company’s equity policies and practices with support from the Center for Economic Inclusion.
• Overhaul hiring, promotional, board membership, and ownership practices with an equity lens and priority for BIPOC leadership with help from The Forum on Workplace Inclusion.
• Publicly champion, mentor, and open doors for diverse entrepreneurs and their teams alongside organizations like GRAVETI, The Coven and TECHQUITY.
• Support community organizations helping small businesses rebuild, such as Lake Street Council, Northside Funders Group and Midway United, and ask that your funds be directed to BIPOC owners.