We are impactful

Perot Jain TechLab HealthTech is a groundbreaking initiative that engages technically talented students in exploratory projects with near-term impact. Gain hands-on experience and coaching from leading healthtech startups. Learn about cutting-edge solutions in telemedicine, mobile health, wearable devices, genomics, AI, and more. Jumpstart your career in the future of healthcare.

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Transform our world

You’ll have an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the health tech industry, guided by leading startups and partnered with Michigan Medicine clinicians. You’ll use your practical technical skills to address real-world challenges. This immersive experience, combined with travel to vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems, provides an excellent platform for networking with industry leaders and experts, unlocking fantastic career opportunities.

Prepare to elevate your future to new heights.

WE ARE A COMMUNITY

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INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO REAL-WORLD HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES

In PJTL HealthTech, you’ll tackle real healthcare challenges through hands-on projects with leading health tech companies. You’ll work directly on industry problems, gain entrepreneurial insight, and help turn the health technology landscape into a dynamic learning experience. This is your chance to advance health outcomes and make a meaningful impact on global well-being.

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REQUIRED entr course

To participate in the Perot Jain TechLab, HealthTech students must submit an application and register for ENTR 475.400 in winter and 485.400 in the fall.

Student teams contribute to real projects alongside innovative health tech startups. This program is a year-long commitment and spans 2 consecutive semesters (winter & fall, 3 credits each).

Overview

Students will participate in project scoping and begin their research. You will also gain insights into entrepreneurship, covering both structured class sessions and collaborative teamwork.

Semester 1 combines in-class participation with company and clinician mentorship to support team project scoping outside the classroom.

Semester 2 focuses on the product development and commercialization of the student team project, with company mentorship continuing, including clinical consultants.

Mentorship

Students will be matched with seasoned mentors from the health tech industry.

Through this mentoring, you will be tasked with a collaborative, open-ended project assignment.

PROGRAM GOAL

Our goal is to create an engaging educational environment by partnering with companies to implement and enhance their latest innovations. Teach students through hands-on projects that address the major challenges these companies face. By using the company as a practical case study, students gain direct experience in the entrepreneurial process.

Ready To Make An Impact?

Give in to your curiosity and click the link below to fill out our interest form and get ready to jump in.

Entrepreneurial Practice Programs Team

Kaitlin Keahl

Entrepreneurial Practice Programs Manager

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Alison Smith

Assistant Director of Entrepreneurial Resources

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Nick Moroz

Director of Entrepreneurial Practice

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IGNITE YOUR PASSIoN

We aim to ignite your passion for making a difference and keep you engaged with CFE programs as a partner or coach in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This experience is designed to be transformative—shaping your future while helping you leave a lasting impact on the world around you.


Student Note

The CFE offers support in negotiating job offers for students and can provide financial aid for summer internships at startups based on these conditions, please contact us for more information:

CoE Students
Women majoring in Computer Science
Venture-backed startup internships
Non-profit startup internships