LOOK TO MICHIGAN FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION.
Every idea, no matter how big or small, can make a difference.
Here, you’ll find one of the most dynamic and supportive environments in the country for entrepreneurship and innovation. With over 20 unique units, programs, and centers there are multiple opportunities to discover, connect, and bring your ideas to life.
Learn, evolve, and make an impact.
Start & Explore
For students who are curious and just getting oriented.
Business+Impact
Action-based programs and courses for students exploring impact-driven business.
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School of Information – Engaged Learning Office (ELO)
Hands-on entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities for UMSI students.
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Business+Tech
Programs and competitions at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.
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Department of Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Courses and credentials focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the arts.
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For students actively working on ventures or ideas.
Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE)
Campus-wide courses and experiences to help students build and launch ideas.
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Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship (ZLI)
Grants, mentorship, and accelerators for student ventures and venture capital.
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Impact Studio
A design- and business-focused incubator for early-stage impact ideas.
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optiMize
A student-led community supporting social innovation and purpose-driven ventures.
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EXCEL Lab
Entrepreneurship, leadership, and career support for performing arts students.
Learn MoreDesign, Engineering & Prototyping
For students who want to make things real.
Center for Socially Engaged Engineering & Design (C-SED)
Engineering tools, training, and space to prototype solutions for social impact.
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Center for Surgical Innovation
Collaborative innovation in surgery, clinical care, and medical education.
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Biointerfaces Institute
Interdisciplinary research and innovation at the intersection of health and technology.
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For students focused on health, medicine, and biomedical impact.
Center for Surgical Innovation
Collaborative innovation in surgery, clinical care, and medical education.
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Biointerfaces Institute
Interdisciplinary research and innovation at the intersection of health and technology.
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Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI)
Funding, education, and industry connections for biomedical innovation.
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School of Nursing – Healthcare Innovation Impact Program (HiiP)
Programs and mentorship advancing nursing-led healthcare innovation.
Learn MoreResearch, Commercialization & Tech Transfer
For students, grads, and faculty turning research into impact.
Policy, Law & Inclusive Economic Growth
For students interested in systems-level impact.
Michigan Law – Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic (ZEC)
Legal guidance and experiential learning for startups and entrepreneurs.
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Center on Finance, Law & Policy
Student-faculty teams supporting Detroit entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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Economic Growth Institute
Applied research and projects advancing inclusive economic growth.
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Center for Education Design, Evaluation, and Research (CEDER)
Research and design initiatives improving education systems and outcomes.
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William Davidson Institute
Global, hands-on business experiences focused on emerging markets.
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Whether you have an idea or just curiosity, find your entry point into entrepreneurship and innovation at U-M.