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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.

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      The week in photos: April 21-27

      by Aaron Mills

      Some of the top photos from Central Michigan University events and activities during the week of April 21-27 as captured by University Communications.

      A group of four dancers in white flowing costumes pose on stage. One dancer is lifted up with her leg pointing skyward.
      The University Theatre Dance Company performs at their annual spring show.
      A female latin dancer poses in front of a black background.
      Members of Ballet Folklorico de la Luz perform at their spring showcase.
      Students investigate a mock crime scene underneath a tree.
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences students investigate a mock crime scene for their CSI Lab.
      A student stands on stage in a small auditorium giving a presentation about technology.
      Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity explores the historical contributions of Arab technology for Arab American Heritage Month.
      A CMU student wearing a CMU t-shirt and yellow apron holds a large rolling pin while pressing art prints.
      CMU Art and Design's annual Press of Death event has students using a steam roller to make prints.
      A group of a dozen students stand on a large stage learning a Middle Eastern dance.
      Thowra Dance Troupe teaches students Dabke, a traditional folk dance originating in the Middle East.
      A student dressed in drag stands on a stage in a small auditorium.
      LGBTQ+ Services celebrate CMU’s Pride Month with their annual drag show.

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