University of Michigan · Student-led entrepreneurship
Build what's next at Michigan.
Programs, events, and community run by students - connecting builders with startups, founders, and the Ann Arbor ecosystem.
Who we are
Michigan's oldest and largest student entrepreneurship organization.
MPowered brings companies, founders, CFE partners, and students from every background into the same room - making entrepreneurship feel accessible through real programs and campus momentum.
Estimated cumulative reach through 2026 based on documented program participation.
Find your path
Where do you want to start?
Tell us what you came for. We'll route you to one program or contact path.
History
Built by students. Expanded by every generation.
Every class leaves MPowered stronger - widening the paths the next cohort can take into building.
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Then
Campus entrepreneurship needed a center of gravity.
MPowered became the student organization that brought people, startups, and opportunities together.
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Now
Students need clearer paths into building.
Programs like MCombinator, the Startup Career Fair, MTank, and TrailBlaze turn curiosity into action.
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Next
Every generation widens the door for founders.
Students arrive with ideas, leave with teams, and carry Michigan entrepreneurship into the world.
Programs
Eight ways to build at Michigan.
MCombinator
One-semester pre-seed accelerator - 0% mandatory equity, mentorship, and micro-grants.
Explore MCombinator →
MPowered Build
Weekly AI demos, a semester team project, and Build Michigan, the flagship campus hackathon.
Explore MPowered Build →
Startup Career Fair
750+ students meet 45+ startups on campus.
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MTank
Shark Tank-style pitch night with real judges and prizes.
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TrailBlaze
Entrepreneurship workshops and experiences for younger students.
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Innovation Challenge
Prototyping and design competition for Michigan students across disciplines.
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Marketing
The brand, channels, and campaigns behind every MPowered program.
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10,000 Pitches
A 60-second idea competition open across all three U-M campuses. Applications open August 1.
Learn more →Partners
Built with Michigan's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
CFE, Ross, Red Bull, GitHub, Ann Arbor SPARK, and Zell Lurie help MPowered run programs students can actually access.
Get involved
Tap into MPowered.
Apply to the team, join the newsletter, or follow MPowered on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Submit the fall leadership application.
02 NewsletterEmail the directors to join the interest list.
Follow @mpoweredentrepreneurship.
LinkedInFollow the official MPowered organization page.
Questions? Email mpowered-directors@umich.edu.