*Please note the above application link is for limited Fall 2026 recruitment only. Applications for the 2027 cohort will open in July 2026.
Please meet with your advisor before applying to any PJTL programs. You must have your dual program plan of study before you submit your application.
We are Insightful
Do you get excited about keeping the carbon balance of our planet in check? If so, we invite you to be a part of Perot Jain TechLab Climate Change. This application-based program brings together talented graduate and undergraduate students from various disciplines such as computer science, data analytics, chemical engineering, material science, robotics, business, and sustainability.
Transform Our World
By joining, you will have the chance to gain practical experience working with emerging Carbontech companies on immersive projects that address real-world challenges. Learn directly from industry leaders who utilize their own businesses as case studies, providing you with valuable insights. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to delve into crucial issues impacting our planet.
Join the Community
This year-long experience connects U-M’s Global CO2 Initiative with companies that are working on groundbreaking innovations. This dynamic group is more than just students seeking knowledge; they’re here to uplift, challenge, and champion each other on the exciting path to greater carbon neutrality. PJTL Climate Change isn’t merely a program; it’s a community of eco-champions.
DELVE INTO CRUCIAL ISSUES IMPACTING OUR PLANET
In PJTL Climate Change, you’ll be right in the thick of it, tackling real-world challenges through hands-on projects with cutting-edge companies. You won’t just be flipping through textbooks – you’ll be tackling real company challenges through exciting projects while gaining first-hand entrepreneurial insight. We’ll turn the Carbontech world into your classroom. This isn’t your average opportunity; it’s a front-row seat to making a real impact on our planet.
program snapshot
REQUIRED entr course
This program is a year-long commitment (winter & fall semesters)
To participate in the Perot Jain TechLab Climate Change, students must take ENTR 475.200 in the winter and ENTR 485.200 in the fall. Student teams explore real projects alongside innovative startup companies in the carbon-tech industry. This is a 2-semester course.
Overview
Students will engage in project definition and initiate their research. Additionally, you will learn the essential aspects of entrepreneurship, including fixed class time and independent teamwork.
Semester 1 combines in-class participation with mentorship-based company projects outside the classroom.
Semester 2 requires independent study and scheduled team meetings with course faculty and project mentors.
MENTORING
Students are paired with experienced mentors from the carbon tech industry.
As part of this mentoring, you will be assigned a collaborative open-ended project.
Program Goal
To provide an immersive learning experience by collaborating with companies to deploy and develop their cutting-edge advancements. Educate students through immersive projects that address significant company challenges. Students gain firsthand knowledge of the entrepreneurial process by using the company as a real-life case study.
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