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10,000 Pitches Got an idea? Pitch it in 60 seconds or less. This is your opportunity to practice pitching, get inspired, and if you’re a student, you could win cash
Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Grant
Take your startup from concept to launch with funding and workshops focused on refining your idea and business model.
Dynamic workshops led by top entrepreneurs and VCs, delivering insider insights to help students and alumni thrive in the startup and venture world.
Mayleben Opportunity Validation Grant
Do you have a solution that needs to be validated by potential customers?
Pitch your business idea, compete for up to $200,000 in prizes, get expert feedback, and grow your network.
Step into the role of a venture capitalist as you evaluate real startup deals in a multi-round competition.
Meet and connect with fellow student entrepreneurs looking to build, collaborate, and launch together.
Get 24/7 access to idea validation tools, product demo feedback, and funding opportunities to elevate your venture.
Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator
Build your healthcare venture with grant funding, expert mentorship, and hands-on support.
A hands-on journey in product design and launch — preparing students and alumni to lead in corporate innovation and product management.
Students get to spend a week in the heart of tech innovation. Connect with top founders and investors — all expenses paid.
Startup & Venture Capital Career Fair
Your gateway to internships and full-time roles with cutting-edge startups and VC firms — from seed stage to scale-up.
Fuel your summer with a 12-week, high-impact internship at a startup or VC firm — gain real experience, real opportunity, real growth.
A 3-month self-led program, giving student entrepreneurs the freedom to drive their ventures.
Your space to connect, share, and grow with fellow Wolverine founders and funders.
Level up your venture with a day of coaching and networking designed to fuel your growth.
A prestigious, year-long program for student founders, with two tracks tailored to support careers in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund
Get a hands-on role as an early-stage investor, helping promising startups from the University of Michigan community and surrounding areas.