This is where builders begin.
The BELL is Iowa's founder community for students who want to create, build, and own their future — no idea required, no experience necessary. Just ambition.
You don't need a startup to belong here.
Maybe you have an idea you can't stop thinking about. Maybe you're just curious what building something actually feels like. Maybe you want to surround yourself with people who think differently.
Whatever brought you here — you're in the right place.
The BELL is for students who want more. More ownership over their future. More ambitious people around them. More ways to turn curiosity into something real.
One ecosystem. Infinite directions.
The BELL isn't a class. It's not an office. It's a living, growing community of student founders, creators, and builders — powered by programs, media, mentorship, and each other.
Programs & Pathways
From exploring ideas to launching startups — find your entry point and move at your pace.
All-Campus Events
Pitch nights, workshops, networking socials, and more. Something is always happening at the BELL.
Students at the BELL
The cultural heartbeat of our community – ambassadors, media storytelling, and the people making it all feel alive.
OWN YOUR FUTURE
It's not just a phrase. It's a mindset.
Building something — a startup, a skill, a career, a life — starts with one decision: stop waiting for someone else to hand you the path. The BELL exists to help you build your own.
Students just like you are already building.
Every successful venture begins with someone willing to ask, "What if?" At the BELL, students from every major are transforming ideas into action through experimentation, coaching, and real-world experience. Founder stories are coming soon—and we can't wait to introduce you to the students building what's next.
Your next chapter starts here
Whether you're ready to launch or just ready to explore — the BELL is your community. Come find your people.
