About the Institute
The Institute for Entrepreneurship was formed in 2006 to bring together the knowledge and expertise of Broad School faculty in a concentrated entrepreneurship initiative. The Institute draws in faculty from across the college and entrepreneurs from the university and the Michigan community.
The Institute focuses on three main areas:
Research: Institute faculty conduct academic and applied research on a variety of topics pertaining to entrepreneurship: from new product development and commercialization to entrepreneurial finance, venture capital and private equity investments.
Education: Becoming an entrepreneur is a risky decision. At the Broad School and the Institute for Entrepreneurship, students are provided with the knowledge and experience they will need to succeed. Courses cover a range of topics and experiences, including developing a new business plan, learning the ins and outs of venture capital, and hands-on experience consulting for emerging businesses.
Outreach: In Michigan over 23,000 new businesses were born in 2006 alone.* The Institute for Entrepreneurship helps to stimulate this economic growth by serving as a resource for emerging firms in Michigan. The Institute also supports the commercialization of Michigan State University’s own innovative ideas through partnerships with the Michigan State University Foundation.
The Institute for Entrepreneurship is organized into two centers of excellence. The Center for Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Entrepreneurial Finance, run by Dr. Zsuzsanna Fluck, is attached to the Finance department. The Center for Entrepreneurial Strategy, led by Dr. Roger Calantone, draws on all departments in the Eli Broad College of Business.
*United States Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy