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<p>Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859 • 989-774-4000</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.cmich.edu/">http://www.cmich.edu/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Technology Transfer</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Office of Research and Sponsored Programs</p>
<p><a href="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/">http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/</a></p>
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<p>The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to foster high-quality scholarship and sponsored projects throughout the CMU community and to simultaneously assure compliance with university and sponsor regulations. </p>
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<p>Student programs administered through the ORSP include Dissertation Support Program, Graduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grants, Graduate Student Publication & Presentation Grants, McNair Scholars Program, Student Research & Creative Endeavors Exhibition Undergraduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grant, Undergraduate Student Publication & Presentation Grant, and Undergraduate Student Summer Scholars Program.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Incubators</strong></p>
<p>Central Michigan University Research Corporation</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com" title="http://www.cmurc.com">http://www.cmurc.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMU-RC) is a not-for-profit organization established to assist companies in the early phase of their life. CMU-RC is primarily focused on facilitating innovative research and development opportunities between the university and high technology companies. It also works collaboratively with the Labelle Entrepreneurial Center and other sources of new businesses connecting these companies to critical resources, valuable services and in some cases, facilities for accelerated business development.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC has established national centers of excellence in the research fields of nano-scale sciences and business intelligence (data mining) while also developing a similar presence in critical industries like water, alternative energy and health by pursuing innovative, industry-driven applied research opportunities in advanced materials, robotics, chemistry and biology.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC’s Technology and Innovation Acceleration Program assists high-tech start up companies with the several challenges faced during the early stages of development. CMU-RC provides direct assistance and leverages its valuable contact network to ensure clients and tenants receive the best assistance available in developing their companies.</p>
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<p> </p>
<p>Center for Applied Research and Technology (Mount Pleasant SmartZone)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development" title="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development">http://www.cmurc.com/business-development</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Promising start up companies that have the intellectual property, but are in need of top-notch support and planning, may be eligible to locate within the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) Research Facility, gaining access to a complete suite of incubation services. CART is a state-designated SmartZone and technology park, with over 300 acres of fully-developed real-estate, focused on attracting and stimulating high-tech businesses involved in business intelligence, nano scale sciences and biotechnology. High-tech start-ups at CART’s incubator facility have access to office space, office equipment, administrative services, conference areas, high-speed web access, and a collaborative environment. CART’s services, coupled with regional, and sometimes national and international visibility, offers start ups a unique opportunity to grow and expand their enterprises. Additionally, upon graduating from the accelerator program, companies can locate their business in CART, where companies enjoy a wide array of benefits and services.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Mount Pleasant SmartZone is maintained and supported by four key partners, including Central Michigan University, the City of Mount Pleasant, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, and the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/" title="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/">http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center (LEC) in the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University was initiated by a 'Research in Excellence' grant. The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center is a focal point for new business development and educational activities related to entrepreneurship and small business management. Currently, an advisory board of 23 entrepreneurs helps to direct the LEC. In addition, a committee of faculty members from the College of Business Administration meets regularly to help guide the LEC. The ‘Make A Pitch’ program listed below is run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>University-Industry Commercialization Programs</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC works with companies across many industries and technologies, however, it also has a key focus on the water, alternative energy and health markets. Industry leadership and technology platforms are leveraged against these rapidly expanding opportunities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Entrepreneurship Education related to Economic Development</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>All Entrepreneurship majors are exposed to three capstone experiences: </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Internships</p>
<p> </p>
<p>All majors complete this requirement by enrolling in ENT 444 which is an experiential learning experience of from 400 to 1000 clock hours. Interns work in a supervised entrepreneurial setting in which they earn 4 to 10 academic credits.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Consulting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Special Issues ENT 492 course is used to provide a practical training ground for students that supplements academic theory with actual problems in a real business environment. Students have an opportunity to integrate reality-based situations into an entrepreneurship curriculum committed to quality education. Students are organized into teams to solve problems for clients in a real world consulting engagement.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Business Plan Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Celani Entrepreneurship Investment Forum is tied into the capstone management course – ENT 419 – which occurs each semester. As a part of this program all students write and present a formal business plan for a business of their interest. The top plans enter a formal competition where the plans are presented to the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board and a group of investors for feedback, cash awards, and possible investment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Make-A-Pitch Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Students present their ideas for starting a new enterprise to a group of faculty and students, and compete for a $500 award. This program, run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center, is open to all undergraduates enrolled at CMU and is held four times per year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Association of Creative Minds (AIM)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>AIM is a newly established group run by CMU students interested in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Outreach. While the program is run by students from all parts of CMU, it also encompasses all regional entrepreneurs interested in networking with like-minded individuals. The focus of the program is to help AIM members better define and eventually launch new companies</p>
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<p>Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859 • 989-774-4000</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.cmich.edu/">http://www.cmich.edu/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Technology Transfer</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Office of Research and Sponsored Programs</p>
<p><a href="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/">http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to foster high-quality scholarship and sponsored projects throughout the CMU community and to simultaneously assure compliance with university and sponsor regulations. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Student programs administered through the ORSP include Dissertation Support Program, Graduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grants, Graduate Student Publication & Presentation Grants, McNair Scholars Program, Student Research & Creative Endeavors Exhibition Undergraduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grant, Undergraduate Student Publication & Presentation Grant, and Undergraduate Student Summer Scholars Program.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Incubators</strong></p>
<p>Central Michigan University Research Corporation</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com" title="http://www.cmurc.com">http://www.cmurc.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMU-RC) is a not-for-profit organization established to assist companies in the early phase of their life. CMU-RC is primarily focused on facilitating innovative research and development opportunities between the university and high technology companies. It also works collaboratively with the Labelle Entrepreneurial Center and other sources of new businesses connecting these companies to critical resources, valuable services and in some cases, facilities for accelerated business development.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC has established national centers of excellence in the research fields of nano-scale sciences and business intelligence (data mining) while also developing a similar presence in critical industries like water, alternative energy and health by pursuing innovative, industry-driven applied research opportunities in advanced materials, robotics, chemistry and biology.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC’s Technology and Innovation Acceleration Program assists high-tech start up companies with the several challenges faced during the early stages of development. CMU-RC provides direct assistance and leverages its valuable contact network to ensure clients and tenants receive the best assistance available in developing their companies.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Center for Applied Research and Technology (Mount Pleasant SmartZone)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development" title="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development">http://www.cmurc.com/business-development</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Promising start up companies that have the intellectual property, but are in need of top-notch support and planning, may be eligible to locate within the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) Research Facility, gaining access to a complete suite of incubation services. CART is a state-designated SmartZone and technology park, with over 300 acres of fully-developed real-estate, focused on attracting and stimulating high-tech businesses involved in business intelligence, nano scale sciences and biotechnology. High-tech start-ups at CART’s incubator facility have access to office space, office equipment, administrative services, conference areas, high-speed web access, and a collaborative environment. CART’s services, coupled with regional, and sometimes national and international visibility, offers start ups a unique opportunity to grow and expand their enterprises. Additionally, upon graduating from the accelerator program, companies can locate their business in CART, where companies enjoy a wide array of benefits and services.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Mount Pleasant SmartZone is maintained and supported by four key partners, including Central Michigan University, the City of Mount Pleasant, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, and the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/" title="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/">http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center (LEC) in the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University was initiated by a 'Research in Excellence' grant. The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center is a focal point for new business development and educational activities related to entrepreneurship and small business management. Currently, an advisory board of 23 entrepreneurs helps to direct the LEC. In addition, a committee of faculty members from the College of Business Administration meets regularly to help guide the LEC. The ‘Make A Pitch’ program listed below is run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>University-Industry Commercialization Programs</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC works with companies across many industries and technologies, however, it also has a key focus on the water, alternative energy and health markets. Industry leadership and technology platforms are leveraged against these rapidly expanding opportunities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Entrepreneurship Education related to Economic Development</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>All Entrepreneurship majors are exposed to three capstone experiences: </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Internships</p>
<p> </p>
<p>All majors complete this requirement by enrolling in ENT 444 which is an experiential learning experience of from 400 to 1000 clock hours. Interns work in a supervised entrepreneurial setting in which they earn 4 to 10 academic credits.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Consulting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Special Issues ENT 492 course is used to provide a practical training ground for students that supplements academic theory with actual problems in a real business environment. Students have an opportunity to integrate reality-based situations into an entrepreneurship curriculum committed to quality education. Students are organized into teams to solve problems for clients in a real world consulting engagement.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Business Plan Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Celani Entrepreneurship Investment Forum is tied into the capstone management course – ENT 419 – which occurs each semester. As a part of this program all students write and present a formal business plan for a business of their interest. The top plans enter a formal competition where the plans are presented to the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board and a group of investors for feedback, cash awards, and possible investment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Make-A-Pitch Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Students present their ideas for starting a new enterprise to a group of faculty and students, and compete for a $500 award. This program, run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center, is open to all undergraduates enrolled at CMU and is held four times per year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Association of Creative Minds (AIM)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>AIM is a newly established group run by CMU students interested in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Outreach. While the program is run by students from all parts of CMU, it also encompasses all regional entrepreneurs interested in networking with like-minded individuals. The focus of the program is to help AIM members better define and eventually launch new companies</p>
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<p>Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859 • 989-774-4000</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.cmich.edu/">http://www.cmich.edu/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Technology Transfer</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Office of Research and Sponsored Programs</p>
<p><a href="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/" title="http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/">http://www.orsp.cmich.edu/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to foster high-quality scholarship and sponsored projects throughout the CMU community and to simultaneously assure compliance with university and sponsor regulations. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Student programs administered through the ORSP include Dissertation Support Program, Graduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grants, Graduate Student Publication & Presentation Grants, McNair Scholars Program, Student Research & Creative Endeavors Exhibition Undergraduate Student Research & Creative Endeavors Grant, Undergraduate Student Publication & Presentation Grant, and Undergraduate Student Summer Scholars Program.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Incubators</strong></p>
<p>Central Michigan University Research Corporation</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com" title="http://www.cmurc.com">http://www.cmurc.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMU-RC) is a not-for-profit organization established to assist companies in the early phase of their life. CMU-RC is primarily focused on facilitating innovative research and development opportunities between the university and high technology companies. It also works collaboratively with the Labelle Entrepreneurial Center and other sources of new businesses connecting these companies to critical resources, valuable services and in some cases, facilities for accelerated business development.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC has established national centers of excellence in the research fields of nano-scale sciences and business intelligence (data mining) while also developing a similar presence in critical industries like water, alternative energy and health by pursuing innovative, industry-driven applied research opportunities in advanced materials, robotics, chemistry and biology.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC’s Technology and Innovation Acceleration Program assists high-tech start up companies with the several challenges faced during the early stages of development. CMU-RC provides direct assistance and leverages its valuable contact network to ensure clients and tenants receive the best assistance available in developing their companies.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Center for Applied Research and Technology (Mount Pleasant SmartZone)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development" title="http://www.cmurc.com/business-development">http://www.cmurc.com/business-development</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Promising start up companies that have the intellectual property, but are in need of top-notch support and planning, may be eligible to locate within the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) Research Facility, gaining access to a complete suite of incubation services. CART is a state-designated SmartZone and technology park, with over 300 acres of fully-developed real-estate, focused on attracting and stimulating high-tech businesses involved in business intelligence, nano scale sciences and biotechnology. High-tech start-ups at CART’s incubator facility have access to office space, office equipment, administrative services, conference areas, high-speed web access, and a collaborative environment. CART’s services, coupled with regional, and sometimes national and international visibility, offers start ups a unique opportunity to grow and expand their enterprises. Additionally, upon graduating from the accelerator program, companies can locate their business in CART, where companies enjoy a wide array of benefits and services.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Mount Pleasant SmartZone is maintained and supported by four key partners, including Central Michigan University, the City of Mount Pleasant, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, and the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/" title="http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/">http://www.cba.cmich.edu/lec/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center (LEC) in the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University was initiated by a 'Research in Excellence' grant. The LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center is a focal point for new business development and educational activities related to entrepreneurship and small business management. Currently, an advisory board of 23 entrepreneurs helps to direct the LEC. In addition, a committee of faculty members from the College of Business Administration meets regularly to help guide the LEC. The ‘Make A Pitch’ program listed below is run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>University-Industry Commercialization Programs</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>CMU-RC works with companies across many industries and technologies, however, it also has a key focus on the water, alternative energy and health markets. Industry leadership and technology platforms are leveraged against these rapidly expanding opportunities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Entrepreneurship Education related to Economic Development</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>All Entrepreneurship majors are exposed to three capstone experiences: </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Internships</p>
<p> </p>
<p>All majors complete this requirement by enrolling in ENT 444 which is an experiential learning experience of from 400 to 1000 clock hours. Interns work in a supervised entrepreneurial setting in which they earn 4 to 10 academic credits.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Consulting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Special Issues ENT 492 course is used to provide a practical training ground for students that supplements academic theory with actual problems in a real business environment. Students have an opportunity to integrate reality-based situations into an entrepreneurship curriculum committed to quality education. Students are organized into teams to solve problems for clients in a real world consulting engagement.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Business Plan Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Celani Entrepreneurship Investment Forum is tied into the capstone management course – ENT 419 – which occurs each semester. As a part of this program all students write and present a formal business plan for a business of their interest. The top plans enter a formal competition where the plans are presented to the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board and a group of investors for feedback, cash awards, and possible investment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Make-A-Pitch Competition</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Students present their ideas for starting a new enterprise to a group of faculty and students, and compete for a $500 award. This program, run by the LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center, is open to all undergraduates enrolled at CMU and is held four times per year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Association of Creative Minds (AIM)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>AIM is a newly established group run by CMU students interested in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Outreach. While the program is run by students from all parts of CMU, it also encompasses all regional entrepreneurs interested in networking with like-minded individuals. The focus of the program is to help AIM members better define and eventually launch new companies</p>
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