Event Calendar

Jan10

Join us to learn about Zell Lurie Institute's Dare to Dream grant program for students. This program supports U-M Ann Arbor students through three phases of the business creation process by providing startup workshops, mentoring, and funding. Application requirements and program details will be discussed.

Jan26

The Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator provides grant funding and support from experienced faculty and mentors to help students realize their vision for reimagining healthcare.

Feb1

This 90-minute workshop will explore what a business model is; why a strong model is absolutely critical to anyone interested in launching a new product, service, business, or social venture; and how to develop an effective business model.

Feb3

Customer discovery is a critical activity that allows you to develop and test hypotheses about your new business or social venture. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to conduct effective customer discovery.

Feb8

Unfortunately this workshop has been canceled. Please check our event calendar for future sessions. 

Feb10

This 90-minute workshop will explore the various tools and approaches entrepreneurs use to communicate with investors, all examined through a common framework. We'll discuss elevator pitches, executive summaries, investor slide decks, business plans, and other elements.

Feb10

This session will introduce what you need to know about financial statements for a startup company including the three core financial statements (income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet), how to make projections, and what investors look for in startup financials. 

Feb11

At the Michigan Business Challenge (MBC) Finals innovative University of Michigan entrepreneurs pitch for their chance at top prizes.