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Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Center's programs allow entrepreneurs to share tools for success and to build new strategies for growing their own companies.

The Center for Entrepreneurship, established in 1986, is a co-curricular program of the EMU College of Business which strives to encourage innovative business creation and growth in Southeast Michigan. The philosophy of the Center for Entrepreneurship holds that talented entrepreneurs can become more successful if they are equipped with the training and skills required to cope with rapid growth.

04/14/2026

Join the team at Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 🚀

We’re looking for a driven student worker ready to build real-world experience in social media, events, and entrepreneurship. If you’re organized, creative, and ready to lead—this is your opportunity.

💼 $15/hour | 10–15 hours/week
📩 Send your resume + cover letter to [email protected]

Step into a role where you can grow your skills, expand your network, and make an impact.

02/20/2026

🚀 Join us for the 2026 SESI Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference at Eastern Michigan University!

📅 March 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 EMU Student Center Ballroom

Featuring keynote speakers:
☀️ Breakfast: Amy Rencher, Senior VP, Small Business & Talent, MEDC
🍽️ Lunch: Paul Reiss, Co-Founder & CEO, Protein Pints

Network with entrepreneurs, students, and business leaders from across the Midwest.
Scan the QR code to register today!

01/22/2026

🚀 Have a business idea? Turn it into reality.
The Skandalaris Business Plan Competition 2026 is now open!
💰 $5,000 in cash prizes
🎓 High school & college categories
🗓️ Deadline: February 13, 2026
Scan the QR Code

10/04/2025

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨

The Elevator Pitch Contest deadline is coming up November 21 at 5 PM.

💰 $1,000 in total cash prizes!

📲 Apply today by scanning the QR code or visiting our website.

09/30/2025

📢 EMU Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students!
Earn a $1,000 scholarship while gaining real-world experience in MGMT 488/560 this Winter 2026. Work with community businesses, build your skills, and make an impact.

✅ 3.0 GPA required
✅ Must enroll in MGMT 488/560
✅ Application deadline: November 17, 2025

09/26/2025

📢 Attention EMU Faculty!
Have a big idea in entrepreneurship? 🚀 Submit your proposal for the Faculty Entrepreneurship Award and help shape the future of innovation at EMU.

📅 Proposal Deadline: November 17, 2025
🎤 Presentations: December 12, 2025 | 4–6 PM

Scan the QR code to apply today!

09/23/2025

📢 Attention EMU Students!
✍️ Enter the Entrepreneurship Essay Contest for a chance to win $1,000.

📅 Deadline: November 21, 2025
📲 Scan the QR code to apply today!

09/08/2025

📢 Final Call – Applications Close Today!
Don’t miss your chance to join EMU’s $30K Venture Challenge and develop your business idea with expert guidance.

✅ Start Date: October 4, 2025
💰 Compete for $25,000 & $5,000 in business expense funds

👉 Apply now at emich.edu/ece or scan the QR code!

09/05/2025

🔔Reminder🔔

Applications for the Executive Center in Entrepreneurship & Venture Challenge are still open!

The ⏰ ticking on applications! Deadline is next Week!

For more information and to apply, go to https://emich.edu/ece or scan the QR code.

03/26/2025

Applications for the Executive Center in Entrepreneurship & Venture Challenge are now open! This 8-week hybrid program will help you to develop your business idea. The Venture Challenge at the end will provide one winner with a $25,000 business expense fund. For more information and to apply, go to https://emich.edu/ece or scan the QR code.

Address

Hill Hall, Room 6
Ypsilanti, MI
48197

Telephone

+17344870902

Website

https://www.emich.edu/cob/centers-institutes/center-for-entrepreneurship.php, https://www.emich.edu/ece

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