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Programs & Funds
  1. Programs & Funds
  2. Zell Entrepreneurs Program

Zell Entrepreneurs Program

ZELL ENTREPRENEURSEXCEPTIONAL ENTREPRENEURS

Zell Entrepreneurs is an elite program designed to provide support to students who are dedicated to work on their businesses full-time upon graduation. Students selected to participate in this immersive, year-long program will receive support, mentorship, resources, and funding to get their ventures launch ready. Zell Entrepreneurs is open to final-year students from all University of Michigan schools and colleges in Ann Arbor.


RESOURCES

Mentorship
Zell Entrepreneurs receive one-on-one mentorship from Michigan Ross faculty and external advisers from across business
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Support
Zell Entrepreneurs are a cohort of like-minded individuals that are driven to make their new venture a success. Once the program has completed, students remain engaged through the global ZGen network. 

Connections
Zell Entrepreneurs are invited to work with students from our sister programs at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Reichman University at the Zell Entrepreneurs yearly trek to Tel Aviv, Israel.

Funding
Zell Entrepreneurs receive up to $10,000 to invest in their new venture. Participants also have an opportunity to apply for financial investment from the Zell Founders Fund following graduation. 
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To learn more about the Zell Entrepreneurs Program, please attend our information session on Thursday, September 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. – check for details on the ZLI events calendar. 

APPLICATION 

Zell Entrepreneurs Application - Available Here

Zell Entrepreneurs is actively seeking a new cohort for the 2022/23 academic year. Interested University of Michigan Ann Arbor-campus students should complete and submit the application form. For any questions please contact zell.entrepreneurs@umich.edu. 

Academic credit is not available for participation in this program.

Upcoming Events

Current Events

 
Feb10

Michigan Business Challenge Finals 2023

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At the 2023 Michigan Business Challenge (MBC) Finals innovative University of Michigan entrepreneurs pitch for their chance at top prizes. MBC is a campus-wide, multi-round business plan competition where student teams have the opportunity to win cash prizes totaling $100,000. Join us to cheer on your favorite U-M startup! 

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Feb13

Zell Lurie Institute Launch & Learn: Identifying & Sizing Your Market

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The purpose of this session is to give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to estimate market size and determine market focus for your startup.

  • Learn more about Zell Lurie Institute Launch & Learn: Identifying & Sizing Your Market
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