Tag Archives: entrepreneurship
UM-Flint goes on the road for entrepreneurship bootcamp
Innovation is hitting the streets of Grand Blanc. The University of Michigan-Flint's Innovation Incubator kicked off its signature [IN] On the Road Business Bootcamp series, Jan. 22, at Grand Blanc City Hall, bringing high-level business resources directly to the community. The five-session series provides a foundation for 26 aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to start, grow[…]
UM-Flint alum Brown's backstage pass to entrepreneurship
Cooper Brown enhanced his studies in entrepreneurship and innovation by working backstage with UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts.
UM-Flint students gaining international entrepreneurship experience through virtual exchange program
Students in the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management are participating in the virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange program's first cohort. This free program connects them with teammates from Egypt, Libya, Morocco and the United States. Teams then identify real-world challenges and work to innovate business solutions. Entrepreneurship Exchange is a virtual certificate program created by the[…]
CEO sees UM-Flint doctoral research as startup's missing ingredient
By 2023, W.E. Da'Cruz had spent more than three years launching her small business, The Mushroom Angel Co. Inc., which produces mushroom-based meat alternatives. Shoppers were buying its debut product, mushroom burgers, from gourmet vendors in Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond. Yet, the entrepreneur felt a key ingredient was missing: speed. She needed experts to[…]
CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research
As technology continues to drive the automotive industry forward, there appear to be as many challenges as there are opportunities. While the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles that connect to an increasing number of internet-connected smart sensors and devices, a balance must be struck between consumer priorities and technical constraints. For example, how can massive[…]
Two UM-Flint MPA students recognized for their service to the Flint area
Two University of Michigan-Flint students who are working toward their master's degrees in public administration were recently recognized for their leadership in the community thanks to their inclusion in the Flint and Genesee Group's first-ever "40 Under 40" program. The program highlights a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are working to shape[…]
Innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive with MWIN
The second cohort of the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network Faculty Innovation Fellows Program recently completed work. In this interdisciplinary initiative offered through the University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development, faculty innovation fellows from each UM-Flint school and college worked together to solve research problems with real-world applications. The goal of the program is to[…]
Young Sharks: Entrepreneurship lessons empower kids to create and innovate
The University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development (OED) recently completed the 2022 Young Sharks Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program for area third through fifth graders. The program combines professional development workshops for elementary and middle school teachers, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship lessons for students with an applied learning assignment and a business[…]
Q & A: Dean of UM-Flint's School of Management Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson, Ph.D., is the dean of the School of Management. He discusses a wide variety of topics in this interview with UM-Flint staff writer Robert Gold.
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management Receives Largest Gift in its History
The University of Michigan-Flint is proud to announce a leadership gift of $2 million from Philip and Jocelyn Hagerman, the largest single gift to the School of Management (SOM). The donation will create the Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the SOM. Hagerman is the founder and chief executive officer of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc., headquartered in Flint.