For Students
At the Holmes Center, we believe successful entrepreneurs learn from experience - in the classroom, in the real world and from other entrepreneurs. We offer a variety of programming, courses, clubs and internship programs for both undergrad and graduate students.

Pitch New Ideas
Ninety-second pitch contest on March 31 to win $1,300 in prizes and advice from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

Innovation Speakers
Showcases prominent global leaders at the forefront of disruptive innovation across industry and public sector .

Startup Internships
Semester-long, part-time paid internships for undergraduate students with leading MN startups led by great entrepreneurs.

Startup Advice
Online advice for your startup ideas every Thursday from 12-1 with industry experts, entrepreneurs and attorneys.

Abdo Dinners
Caryl and Larry Abdo give back to their University by inviting students and their spouses to a candid conversation about being married to an entrepreneur over dinner at their award-winning Nicollet Island Inn.

Student Leaders
Get a front row seat to Minnesota's dynamic entrepreneur ecosystem. Support outreach events or new TOASTER Innovation Hub. Interested in joining our team? Send resume to hce@umn.edu

Undergraduate Mentors
This program gives students an opportunity to develop their professional skills outside of the classroom through the guidance of business professionals.

Graduate Fellowships
ECMC Group and Holmes Center announce new graduate student fellowships available to drive innovation in post-secondary education.

MIN-Corps
MIN-Corps develops talent and catalyzes technology commercialization across the University of Minnesota through a series of courses, workshops and bootcamps.
Contact
- Email: hce@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-9225