The Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), in the Seidman College of Business, is dedicated to developing best practices in entrepreneurship education and community engagement that enhance and impact the creation of new ventures and opportunities.
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CEI Events
Laker Outlet Pop-Up
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00
a.m.
- 4:00
p.m.
Student Programs
STUDENT SUPPORT
Through a combination of courses, curriculum, peer-to-peer networking, competitions, and mentorship, CEI provides all students with an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and enhances entrepreneurial activities.
77 Idea Quest
C.E.O. Club
Laker Outlet
Momentum by Seidman
Community Programs
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
CEI is committed to supporting and enriching the entrepreneurial community by providing an essential hub where entrepreneurs can connect to resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, regional and national conferences, workshops, high-tech incubation facilities, and access to capital.
MI Veteran Entrepreneur Lab
Momentum by Seidman
Access to Capital
Lakerpreneur Newsletter
77 Idea Quest
12 unique events & workshops
MVE Lab
$3.5 mil Gross Capital Investment
CEO Club
289 Alumni
$13,000 Awarded
130 students engaged
$781,463 Gross Annual Sales
200 veterans and military families served
$2,750 Awarded
43 Current Members
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