THE UGF INSTITUTE PROVIDES AN UNPARALLELED, HANDS-ON VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE INSTITUTE IS GIVING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER INVESTORS AS THEY PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE AND PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING PROCESS. BY GIVING THESE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN MAKING ACTUAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO LEARN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVESTING AT A MUCH DEEPER LEVEL THAN WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED IN A CLASSROOM. THE MAJORITY OF COMPANIES SUPPORTED BY THE INSTITUTE CREATE, OR SUPPORT, JOBS FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS.