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An entrepreneurial support program with an innovative twist.

Invent@NMU is the idea incubator® at Northern Michigan University. Powered by students, led by professionals. We offer a variety of entrepreneurial support services for those with product ideas, business ideas, and existing businesses. We believe all ideas are worth exploring®.

700+ Ideas Submitted

We are the one stop shop for all who
have a product or
business idea.

10+ Local
Businesses Helped

Our program has the power to support your small business and make your big idea a reality.

Hands-on Work Experience

Through gaining valuable work experience, our student employees graduate with tangible skills that enhance skills learned in the classroom.

We are a team of Northern Michigan University students and industry professionals here to help you find success.

We Turn Ideas
Into Impact

Our program creates mutually beneficial relationships between Northern Michigan University students and entrepreneurs, preparing our student team for employment after graduation through hands-on client projects.

Invent@NMU students benefit from one on one mentorship with professionals and leaders at Innovate Marquette SmartZone, a local non-profit economic development organization. Our clients benefit from their robust list of resources and innovative partners as well as entrepreneurial expertise. Innovate Marquette is one of 21 SmartZone’s around the state, you can learn more about Innovate Marquette here.

“If you have an idea, no matter what stage of design, I highly recommend contacting Invent@NMU and seeing how far your idea can go.”
Ron AhoInventor of the TinKnocker Tool
“It is very very hard to start a business on your own, but it is possible with the help of Invent@NMU…”
Michelle Walters & Mandy SwansonOwners of Lumi Apparel
“People like me can’t afford to do this kind of stuff...and they [Invent@NMU] are critical for helping inventors.”
Earl SenchukInventor of the Crown FireTent™
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