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Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship

We are a dedicated institute for student entrepreneurs across campus and beyond. We aim to maximize your success by fostering your entrepreneurial mindset, promote inter-disciplinary collaboration and provide support for the creation and development of your new ventures. Jumpstart your ideas and get involved today!

Tune in for excitement!

Passion. Potential. Pitches. Don't miss any of the 2025 New Venture Challenge excitement.

Tune in Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. for great ideas and fierce competition. Then, join the judges, mentors, spectators and teams as they see who is going home with thousands of dollars in venture financing. The awards broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. and one team will walk away as the overall best venture. 

Start your entrepreneurial journey

Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration is the home of the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship and the first Department of Entrepreneurship in the state of Michigan. We are a student-centric hub where experiential, curricular, and external entrepreneurial opportunities intersect.

Our mission is to maximize student success by fostering a campus-wide entrepreneurial mindset that promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration and the creation of new ventures.

We aim to create innovative programming, boost cross-campus and ecosystem collaboration and provide a comprehensive mentoring program.

Our institute provides extracurricular opportunities and is open to all undergraduate and graduate CMU students.

Student opportunities

  • Meet experienced alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and other business and political leaders.
  • Learn practical skills, innovative thinking, and connect with mentors and entrepreneurial resources.
  • Attend skill-building workshops and compete in pitch competitions and Hackathons.
  • Take part in special scholarship programs and travel experiences.
  • Pitch your venture at our signature New Venture Challenge event and compete for up to $20,000 in cash awards.

      Find your path

      Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur?

      Every journey is unique. Explore the opportunities that interest you.

      A look back at some of the best photos from events and locations across campus captured by University Communications from Feb. 27-March 4, 2022.

      The Organization for Black Unity hosts their 22nd Annual Fashion Show.
      The Organization for Black Unity hosts its 22nd Annual Fashion Show. The image was taken on Saturday, February 26th, at The Plachta Auditorium in Warriner Hall.

       

      A model shows off their outfit and hair onstage at the OBU Fashion Show.
      A model shows off their outfit and hair onstage at the OBU Fashion Show. The image was taken on Saturday, February 26th, at The Plachta Auditorium in Warriner Hall.

      Gena Harris poses in the television control room, where she works as a producer and anchor for News Central.
      Gena Harris poses in the television control room, where she works as a producer and anchor for News Central. The image was taken on Friday, March 4th in Moore Hall.
      Emma Hug, a producer for News Central, poses by the video board in the television control room.
      Emma Hug, a producer for News Central, poses by the video board in the television control room. The image was taken on Friday, March 4th in Moore Hall.
      Lance Gascho works behind the camera to create portraits for our News Central Directors
      Lance Gascho works behind the camera to create portraits for our News Central Directors. The image was taken on Friday, March 4th in Moore Hall.
      Sunshine peaks over Warriner Hall on Wednesday, March 2nd.
      Spring is in the air on Central Michigan University’s campus, as the sun peeks through the clouds. The image was taken on Wednesday, March 2nd outside of Warriner Hall.
      Spring is in the air on Central Michigan University’s campus, as the sun peeks through the clouds.
      Sunshine peaks over Warriner Hall on Wednesday, March 2nd.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics team performs their routine on the uneven bars.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics team performs their routine on the uneven bars. The image was taken on Sunday, February 27th, in McGuirk Arena.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics team celebrates after their nearly flawless performance. CMU went on to defeat Kent State in over-all points.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics team celebrates after their nearly flawless performance. CMU went on to defeat Kent State in over-all points. The image was taken on Sunday, February 27th, in McGuirk Arena.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics performs their routine on the balance beam.
      A member of the CMU Gymnastics performs their routine on the balance beam. The image was taken on Sunday, February 27th, in McGuirk Arena.


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