Perot Jain TechLab Series

Build the Skills that move you forward – Apply today for the PJTL 2027 Cohort!

Perot Jain TechLab offers programs in: mobility, healthtech, carbon sequestration, electrification of transportation, and aerospace innovation.

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RSVP below for the September 16 Information Session – virtual & in-person options available. If you missed the August info session and still want to apply before the September 2 Early Action deadline, please reach out to Kaitlin Keahl directly – kkeahl@umich.edu

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2027 PJTL cohort projects

PEROT JAIN TECHLAB Fall Recruiting Timeline
Application Details: Early August: Application opens

Sept 2: Early Action Deadline (Application + Spark Hire video must be 100% complete)

Sept 27: Regular Decision Deadline
(Application + Spark Hire video must be 100% complete)
Important Info:
The following two steps complete your application (application is not considered complete until both steps are 100% complete)

Submit the main written application

Complete your Spark Hire video interview (a link will be emailed to you after submitting your application)
Early Action:
Sept 14-Sept 22: Companies review applicant profiles & videos

Sept 23: Interview invites sent to students

Sept 24-Sept 29: 20/30-minute student interview

Sept 30: Final EA offers extended

Oct 2 (EOD): Deadline to accept/decline EA offers (unmatched applicants automatically roll over to Regular Decision)
Regular Decision:
Oct 5-Oct 13: Companies review applicant profiles & videos

Oct 14: Interview invites sent to students

Oct 15-Oct 20: 20/30-minute student interview

Oct 21: Final RD offers extended

Oct 23 (EOD): Deadline to accept/decline RD offers
The Backfill Sprint:
Oct 26-Oct 30: Final placement sprint for remaining open seats

Nov 25: Final Hard Close, all teams will be 100% set for January start

develop innovation

The Perot Jain TechLab Series offers ambitious students unparalleled training, mentoring, and hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like autonomous vehicles, climate change, healthcare, transportation electrification, and air & space—empowering your educational and entrepreneurial journey.

OF NOTE TO STUDENTS: THE PJTL SERIES COURSES ARE A YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT, RUNNING FROM WINTER TO FALL SEMESTER AND EARNING A TOTAL OF 6 ACADEMIC CREDITS

talented student teams of 4 plus u-m staff, expert instructors, plus startup company mentors equals 2 semesters of work on an exploratory technical project

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

May-July recruit 6 per program seed series b starups, july nov recruit 24 per program students, jan aprl winter semester course, may-aug unstructured summer, sept - dec fall semester project

PJTL MCity

Unlock the door to the future and dive into entrepreneurship. Work alongside innovative startup companies, specifically in the connected and autonomous vehicle industry.

GET GOING

PJTL Electrification

Engage with startups advancing transportation electrification, from power electronics and micro-grids to batteries, metering, and complete vehicle systems, shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

Get Charged Up

PJTL Climate Change

Offering students a distinctive chance to acquire practical entrepreneurial experience by engaging with cutting-edge startup companies in the dynamic field of sustainable, carbon-reducing technology.

Get Insight

PJTL HealthTech

Step into the future of healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. Here, you’ll collaborate with pioneering startups in the health tech industry to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

Get Started

PJTL air & Space

Launch your entrepreneurial journey in aerospace. Collaborate with startups in drones, satellites, and space tech. Gain experience, develop skills, and connect with leaders shaping the future of air & space.

Get off the ground

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Our interest form is always open! Let your curiosity lead the way. Click the link below to learn more and take the first step.

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