Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Support Local, Support Spartans ?? Did you know that over 98% of Michigan businesses are small businesses, employing half of the state’s workforce—including many that are proudly Spartan-owned or led? From holiday gifts to everyday essentials, shopping small this holiday season helps fuel dreams, create jobs, and grow our communities. Share your favorite small businesses and entrepreneurs below! ??

Calling all Spartans passionate about climate action and entrepreneurship! ???? The Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange is an 8-week virtual program bringing together students from Michigan and North Africa to collaborate, innovate, and create meaningful impact. This is your opportunity to turn bold ideas into action and drive real change. Take the first step toward shaping a greener future by learning more and getting involved today!

Meet 3D Printing & Engineering Intern, Christian Kastelnik ? Christian Kastelnik (he/him) is currently a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University College of Engineering. As an Engineering Intern at the Burgess Institute, he helps students create their products and assist them through the design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes. Christian is passionate about getting to work on innovative ideas and seeing them become a reality. He likes to spend his free time reading, hiking, and traveling. ??? Go-To Spot on Campus: Minskoff Pavilion ?? Best Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Event: 2DAY VENTURE ?? Favorite MSU Dairy Store Flavor: Buckeye Blitz

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Adam M. Enfroy Scholar, Rainy Jain! ?? Adam M. Enfroy, a 2012 Media and Information graduate, established this annual scholarship to support talented and motivated students entering the digital entrepreneurship space. To learn more about the Adam M. Enfroy Scholarship and Rainy Jain, visit: https://bit.ly/4fFSkxB.

Meet Photographer & Videographer, Yubin Lee ? Yubin (she/her) is a senior and a Digital Storytelling and Filmmaking major! She assists startups with photography and videography needs, including headshots, marketing videos, animations, and more. She is a Korean-American student and enjoys traveling, making music, and playing games in her free time. ??? Go To Spot On Campus: Minskoff Pavilion ?? Best Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Event: Venture Summit ?? Favorite MSU Dairy Store Flavor: Cookies and Cream

Meet Jack Rushlow, the founder of Safety Straw. An innovative straw designed to protect against date rape drugs by detecting them in beverages. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FounderFriday

Support Local, Support Spartans ?? The fifth-annual Spartan Holiday Gift Guide is here! The Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business and Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation are excited to showcase businesses and non-profits founded or led by Michigan State University alumni and students. From tasty treats and wellness must-haves to seasonal styles and meaningful causes, make this holiday season unforgettable by celebrating the Spartan spirit! https://lnkd.in/g2mGefya

December 2024 Graduates: The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is now accepting orders for Entrepreneurship Stoles! ? ???Cost: $35.00 ???Payment Options: Cash or CashApp ???Pick-Up Location: 325 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 355, East Lansing, MI 48824 ? Don’t miss the opportunity to commemorate your entrepreneurial journey at Michigan State University—place your order by Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET, or contact Lori Fischer at?[email protected]?with any questions!???

Meet Web & App Developer Intern, Udbhav Saxena ? Udbhav Saxena (he/him) helps student startups at the Burgess Institute with any technical challenges they have, from creating MVPs for apps and websites to creating storefronts for selling products and prototyping their tech ideas! Some of his interests include production and modular synths, speedcubing, and trying hot sauces—he loves spicy food. He is also currently the president of the cybersecurity club and a part of the residential CoRe team in the Michigan State University College of Engineering, where he helps to organize events for freshmen engineers and develop the CoRe app. ??? Go-To Spot on Campus: STEM Building ?? Best Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Event: Burgess New Venture Challenge ?? Favorite MSU Dairy Store Flavor: Chocolate

?? SPEED TOUR! Discover the incredible spots across Michigan State's campus that our Spartan Entrepreneurs call home. Let’s take a look at the spaces where innovation thrives at Michigan State University! ????