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 |
| Virtual Information Session: E&I, MSIG & OSRC Register: Handshake | Thursday, January 29: noon – 1 p.m. |
| Office Hours + Drop-in Information Sessions in the Idea Lab | Tuesdays, February 3, 10 & 17: noon – 1 p.m. |
| Feeding Innovation: Pane| Discussion RSVP | Thursday, February 12: noon – 1 p.m. |
| Application Close | Monday, February 23: 5 p.m. |
| Acceptance Notification | Monday, March 2 |
| If accepted, mandatory ISP Meeting (International Students Only) in LIB250 | Tuesday, April 14: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| If accepted, mandatory program launch meeting in LIB250 | Thursday, April 23: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| MacStartups Begins | Tuesday, May 26 |
| Summer Social (For students and faculty sponsors on campus) | Tuesday, July 14: 5 – 6:30 pm |
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]