Product Innovation Program

Develop software-based solutions to address the impacts of climate change!

Students and alumni get an end-to-end experience for those pursuing careers in corporate innovation or product management:

Ideation
Delivering an elevator pitch
Customer discovery
Comparable product research
Customer acquisition techniques
Prototype generation
Roadmap and minimum viable product definition
User testing

Individuals interested in climate tech are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications for the Fall 2026 program will go live on Wednesday, September 9th. Details about the program will be covered during the Launch & Learn: Exploring Product Management – From Interviewing to Building Impactful Tech.

RSVP HERE

Application Process & Program Timeline:

September 9th: Launch & Learn + Application opens
September 16th @ 11:59 PM: Application closes
September 21st: Voting opens for Top 10 ideas
September 23rd: Voting closes
September 25th: Cohort invitations are sent out
September 30th: Program begins
December 9th: Program concludes

GEt notified when to apply

Expectations

The program will include weekly meetings with all members and smaller group meetings.

You are a graduate or undergraduate student currently enrolled at the Ann Arbor campus, or a University of Michigan alumnus.

No previous design, coding, or technical experience is required.