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Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship
We empower entrepreneurial thinkers—whether you’re launching a venture, building a family business, creating social impact, or driving innovation inside an organization. Turn ideas into action.
Start your entrepreneurial journey
At Central Michigan University, the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship is more than a program—it’s where students from every major turn ideas into real impact. As Michigan’s first Department of Entrepreneurship, we’re a hub for hands-on learning, innovation, and mentorship.
Here, you’ll:
- Build an entrepreneurial mindset that sets you apart in any career path—launching ventures, shaping social missions, advancing family businesses, or driving innovation inside established companies.
- Collaborate across disciplines to create projects that matter.
- Learn from alumni, faculty, and industry leaders who’ve built their own paths.
- Gain real-world experience through workshops, hackathons, and pitch competitions.
- Compete in the New Venture Challenge, where students win up to $10,000 in cash and grants to grow their ideas.
Whether you want to start something new or transform what already exists, the Institute is your launchpad.
Take the next step!
When you’re ready to get started, stop by Grawn 164 to join the team or visit the Idea Den in Grawn 166—your space to brainstorm, build, and take the next step.
Questions?
Central Michigan University has announced the dates for its 2025 fall break for main campus, face-to-face classes: Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, 2025. CMU added the dates to the online Academic Calendar this afternoon.
The dates were selected with consideration for several fall university-wide events and important national awareness and observation days, including Indigenous Peoples Day and CMU’s 2025 Homecoming celebration.
During fall break, CMU will hold no classes on its main campus; however, the students enrolled in online-only classes through CMU Innovation and Online may still have classes. All students should carefully review their class syllabi and check with their instructors if there are any questions about the break.
CMU remains open during fall break, and most university offices will be open to serve students, faculty, staff, guests and community partners. Residence halls will also remain open for students who choose to remain on campus through the break.