MavMarket - UTA's Student Marketplace

October 23rd: Fall 2025 MavMarket @ Brazos Park!

Vendor Applications Open: Monday, August 18th | Vendor Applications Close: Saturday, September 20th | Vendor Approval Notifications: By Thursday, September 25th

Become a Vendor

Welcome to MavMarket

We Hustle. We Sell.

MavMarket is the University of Texas at Arlington's flagship student marketplace where innovation meets community. Organized by the Entrepreneurship Club and powered by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development (CETD), MavMarket is held twice every academic year and provides UTA students with a platform to launch, grow, and validate their business ventures.

mavmarket student marketplace

MavMarket is UTA's student marketplace where students can sell products and services alongside fellow entrepreneurs. Each semester, Maverick vendors and buyers gather to support the side hustle in an art market-style space.

1

Day of Sales Each Semester

100

Business Ideas Tested with Real Customers

100000

in Total Sales

250

Total Student Vendors

60

Vendor Retention

What is MavMarket?

MavMarket is the first and only campus marketplace at UTA designed exclusively for student side-hustlers, dreamers, and doers. It brings together Maverick creators selling everything from handmade jewelry to digital services — all in one vibrant space.

This unique platform not only provides a space to earn and showcase, but also empowers students to test, validate, and grow their business ideas. To date, over 60 student entrepreneurs have either started their businesses or taken their first steps in validating their product or service ideas through MavMarket.

Whether you're curious about starting a side hustle or ready to go all-in, MavMarket gives you real-world entrepreneurial experience — without ever leaving campus.

Where We've Been

Breakthrough Edition, Spring 2025

New Venue: Brazos Park, the heart of UTA campus
130 vendors
- 33% growth from Fall '24
- 40 first-time vendors
  - 3 of top 6 vendors were newcomers
~$60,000 estimated revenue
- 50% increase from Fall '24
- Top vendors earned between $890 and $1,620 each

Massive Growth, Fall 2024

Held at Central Library Lawn, UTA
Vendor categories expanded with community footfall reaching 2,000+
98 vendors
- 60% growth from Spring '24
~$40,000 estimated revenue
Top categories by revenue: Food/Beverage, Handmade Goods, Clothing, Jewelry

The Beginning, Spring 2024

First-ever offline student marketplace at UTA
Held at Central Library Lawn
61 vendors
$15,000 total estimated revenue
Sectors: Clothing, Jewelry, Food/Beverage, Handmade Goods, Art
Paved the way for future student-led commerce

Why Join MavMarket?

Learn sales, marketing, and branding on the go
Build a customer base and earn real revenue
Gain visibility and confidence as a founder
Join UTA’s vibrant entrepreneurship community

Real Impact

For UTA

Showcases UTA’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship
Enhances student engagement and career readiness through real-world learning
Builds a collaborative campus community centered around creative enterprise

For Arlington and the Community

Brings new, student-led products and services into the local economy
Fosters community pride and support for student initiatives
Cultivates a future generation of local entrepreneurs and change-makers

Success Stories

“It was a fantastic event! I'm honored to have hosted a table for the first time.” — Shyann, CometFolk
“This was my first one and I had a great time!” — Sian, Trizen's Trinkets
“It pushed me to build a stock of merch I want to sell elsewhere.” — Ryan, Borrowed Light Production

A big THANK YOU to our MavMarket supporters:

Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development (CETD)

UTA's Entrepreneurship Club

OTI App

College of Business

University Center

Want In?

Want to sponsor or support us? Email the Entrepreneurship Club! Be part of MavMarket. Be part of UTA’s movement for student-led business.