A Frustrated Moment Leads to an Innovative Idea
It was a small moment in a lab that sparked a big idea for biology major Ellie Corbett ’26. Hear more about Ellie’s inspiring journey and her invention in this video.
MacStartups
Summer Internship Program
MacStartups
MacStartups is an 10-week intensive program for student innovators looking to move their entrepreneurial ideas from concept to reality. Spend 10 weeks in a cohort of student entrepreneurs looking to launch their ideas globally, nationally, locally or right here on campus.
MacStartup participants receive a $6,600.00 stipend, $500 per project seed funding, and will have access to mentorship from accomplished entrepreneurs and industry experts. Participants must commit to making a full-time effort during the 10-week Summer program and meet weekly for programming with fellow student entrepreneurs.
10-Week Program Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Important Dates
- Application Open! Thursday, January 22
- Panel | Information Session Thursday, February 19: noon – 1:00 pm
- Application Close! Monday, February 23: 5:00 pm
- MacStartups Begins! Tuesday, May 26
Mac Alumni – Get involved!
We are always looking for mentors, workshop leaders, judges, and more to help make this program awesome! Reach out to Linda Seebauer Hansen at
MacStartups News & Highlights
Exploring the DNA of Successful Startups
“Everyone who starts a company is an outsider, so you’re among giants! I really appreciate [Ali Alizadeh’s] encouragement and attention to students.” —Chloe Vasquez ’24
Past Partcipants
Questions?
Email Erik Halaas, Program Manager, at [email protected]