Entrepreneurial education at Michigan State University is built on experience, access, and belief. Philanthropic support makes that possible. When alumni and friends give to the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, they invest in Spartans who are learning by doing, testing ideas, building ventures, and developing the skills to lead lives of impact.
Your support helps ensure that entrepreneurship at MSU remains accessible, hands-on, and student-centered, empowering Spartans at every stage of their journey.
Gifts to the Burgess Institute fuel the programs and experiences that define entrepreneurship at MSU, including:
These investments are not about ideas alone, they are about people. Your generosity helps students move from curiosity to capability, and from ambition to action.
Give Green Day is MSU’s annual day of giving and a powerful moment for Spartans to come together in support of student impact. This year, gifts to the Burgess Institute will support hands-on entrepreneurial experiences for students, helping fund opportunities that allow Spartans to explore ideas, build ventures, and learn through action.
Every gift, at any level, adds momentum and signals belief in the next generation of Spartan entrepreneurs.
Giving to the Burgess Institute through the Uncommon Will campaign supports the Institute’s highest priorities, where investment can make the greatest difference for students and founders. These priorities focus on expanding access, strengthening experiential learning, and building a community where Spartans have the tools and support to create meaningful change.
Gifts through Uncommon Will help ensure the long-term strength and impact of entrepreneurship and innovation at MSU.