For Students

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

Thursdays from 12-1 discuss your startup ideas with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and experienced attorneys.

Hear directly from founders of leading MN companies, sharing their struggles and successes over lunch in room L-114 every Wednesday from 12-1.

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.

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

MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the country, and supports emerging student entrepreneurs from across the state through the student and youth divisions.  Applications open in March.

Ninety-second pitch contest on Nov 20 to win $1,300 in prizes and advice from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.

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

Fellowships enable Carlson MBA students to create new ventures that address critical social problems in the Twin Cities.

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

ECMC Group and Holmes Center announce new graduate student fellowships available to drive innovation in post-secondary education.  Apply by Jan 5.