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How Student Startup Funding Helped Julia Zislis Launch Letwork

What if one email could change the path of your venture? For Julia Zislis, a recent University of Michigan graduate…

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Aerogen Systems Wins Big with Fuel Grant

*Author’s note: As of Summer 2026, after clinching the top spot at U-M’s Impact Venture Demo Day (April 2026), Aerogen…

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Student Spotlight: Julia Huth

“Bet on yourself. Any idea, no matter how small, can truly change the trajectory of your Michigan experience.” If you’ve…

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Accidental CEO: How One U-M Student’s Elective Sparked a Six-Figure Startup

Headshot courtesy of Wave RF / Kevin McPoland (@kevvphotography) What if one quick decision could change everything?  In Fall 2022,…

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January Fuel Finals: Showcasing Student Startups and Groundbreaking Ideas

The new year kicked off with a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship at the January Fuel Finals, highlighting the creativity…

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Student Success Story: Josh Dubler, Co-Founder of CDN Bars

How do you go from a classroom idea to securing 100 pre-order agreements in just one summer? Meet Josh Dubler…

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EHour x Fuel Pitch Competition Rounds out a Semester of Inspiration

Our final EHour session for the winter semester went out with a bang thanks to Fuel Finale, which wrapped up…

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Fuel: Empowering Student Ventures with Comprehensive Support

The University of Michigan’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) is proud to introduce an innovative program, Fuel, designed to provide comprehensive…

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