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At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, create a marketing plan for your business, learn about legal, accounting, franchises, business plans and financing options. You will receive one on one counseling with a business expert and have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures. Registration is encouraged. The next event is 11/19/2009 9am-4pm.

>> "Starting Your Own Business" program registration and information page

Business creation resources to the general Ann Arbor University of Michigan community is located at the website:

>> Entrepreneurship Resources for the General U-M Ann Arbor Community

CFE affiliated students currently can gain access to the Cantillon e-Course. The Cantillon eCourse is a comprehensive training resource for technology entrepreneurs at any stage of business development. Whether you are engaged in pre-launch planning or are working to achieve your first $50 million in annual revenue, Cantillon is a learning experience that will lay an invaluable foundation for your business and enable you to respond quickly and wisely to the ever-changing marketplace. Students interested in this access must be active members of CFE activities (i.e. enrolled in course approved by the CFE Program in Entrepreneurship, pursuing the Program in Entrepreneurship, or a CFE sponsored completion). Please email your request to centerforentrepreneurship@umich.edu with your first and last name, unique name, UMID, phone number, year, school, major and proof of CFE participation. Access will be granted in semester intervals.

>> See the Cantillon e-course.



The Wilson Center is open to students interested in working on their prototypes during daytime hours (8:30 - 4:30). Students must complete a required safety training session before they are allowed daytime access. The Wilson Center has a variety of machining areas including metalworking tools and a painting area. University sponsored teams have priority on all machines and their storage rooms are off limits to students not part of the teams.


>> Visit the website for information about Wilson Center
>> Visit the website for training information



$10,000 in funding. Within the program, students meet deadlines to produce deliverables that guide them through the business development path that includes shaping opportunities, formulating and assessing potential businesses, and planning and launching these businesses.

The program has three different stages that propel a student team from a nascent idea to developed business ready for launch. Students may enter their business into the program at any stage, though once entered, the business cannot be re-applied for the same stage nor a stage before it. Applications are accepted each September and January. See Description of Grants to decide which stage to apply for.

To view the PowerPoint presentation about the Dare to Dream Grant Program, join the CTools site "Zell Lurie Institute". Support for this program is provided by Eugene Applebaum, founder of Arbor Drugs, Inc. and president of Arbor Investments Group.

>> Visit the DTD website for more details.



The Center for Entrepreneurship has funds to sponsor students taking part in entrepreneurial conferences. The CFE will review applicants on a case-by-case basis. Students are eligible for one conference travel grant per year and must be a current U-M student in good academic standing.

>> Download the Information Sheet
>> Download the Application Form



The Center for Entrepreneurship is committed to facilitating the success of student entrepreneurship activities. Students may apply for funding up to $1,000, which can be used to assist with legal expenses related to founding their company, researching and submitting a patent, or other legal expenses. Contributions are typically used to match expenditures of the students, in order to make legal fees more affordable. Applications will be reviewed by the CFE with respect to appropriateness of activity and availability of funds.

>> Download the Information Sheet
>> Download the Application Form


The Center for Entrepreneurship offers financial support for entrepreneurial prototyping projects. Ideas must be fully developed and business plans must be prepared before a request is considered. The financial support provided by the center is intended help seed the project, not to pay for other expenses. The CFE is interested in sponsoring entrepreneurial projects and development, not just a technology.

>> Download the Information Sheet
>> Download the Application Form


Each spring, Ann Arbor Spark sponsors a two day intensive boot camp for aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants in the boot camp learn tools to identify markets, refine business strategy, locate consumers, and improve business concepts. U-M student teams interested in participating in the spring Boot Camp are eligible to apply for registration support (50% of registration=$500). The CFE will sponsor two teams per year. Applications for this scholarship are due by March 30.

>> Download the 2009 Spark Boot Camp Information Sheet
>> Download the Application Form


The U-M Business Accelerator facility offers co-location office space for early stage companies that are affiliated with the University of Michigan. Early stage companies can apply to gain access to this space if they are designing new technology, have an idea for a product or service, or have identified a market need but are not sure if a business can be created around it.

>> Read more and Apply at Business Accelerator Application Page

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