The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University is not just the launchpad for Spartans to be entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators—it’s a community that provides the tools, resources and educational experience for them to build something bigger with purpose, passion and a team that’s got their back.
The future doesn’t build itself. Spartans Will.
The Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, open to all majors, emphasizes both the entrepreneurial mindset and the process for launching and growing a startup. Through coursework and experiential learning, students gain the confidence to create and apply entrepreneurial thinking to launch ventures, lead teams, or drive change in any field.
Beyond the classroom, Spartans develop their ideas through the Venture Creation program, which offers milestones, mentorship, consulting support, and access to space, resources, and funding. Students also benefit from a 24/7 co-working space, flexible classroom/lab, licensed commercial kitchen, and a marketplace for student creators.
Spartans thrive in community. They make space at the table, lift each other up, share knowledge, and build with and for others. They are supported by each other, alumni, and entrepreneurial leaders who invest in the next generation. The Institute is not just a launchpad—it’s a lifelong community for Spartans to build something bigger with purpose, passion and a team that’s got their back.