Mueller Program
The Mueller Program assist UND students interested in examining whether their passion and interests are viable business ideas.
Students can apply as individuals or as a team and receive up to $3,000. If accepted, Mueller Participants receive startup coaching services at the UND Center for Innovation.
Mueller Internship Application Form
Requirements
- Enrolled student in any major at UND
- Coaching check-ins and progress reports
- Program completion within 6 months of starting
- Have an idea for a business
Sponsor
This program is made possible through the generosity of Kurt Mueller, UND ’62. Since 1997, Mueller has made gifts to encourage and foster student ventures, providing opportunities for hands-on learning of entrepreneurial skills.
Past CFI Mueller Participants
Hear from our students' experiences. Expand the sections below to hear about our students' experiences and the businesses they created.
While doing the Mueller Program, Vetle worked with two business partners to help provide cost effective alternatives to training and meal planning for gyms. His responsibilities were email marketing, filming and editing promotional videos, creating animated logos, and social media marketing.
"The team of smart and creative students welcomed me with open arms and taught me a lot about marketing and communicating with businesses."
While doing the Mueller Program, Jiho started an on-campus electronics repair service business which fixed anything from phones and tablets, to computers and printers from their office at the Center for Innovation.
"Something I've highly appreciated about the Mueller Program is all the networking opportunities it has opened and interactions it has created for me with fellow campus entrepreneurs. I've enjoyed socializing with the interns and employees and feel like I have learned a lot from them."
Contact
If you have questions regarding the Mueller Program, please contact:
Sona Lesmeister
Entrepreneur Coach & SBIR Lead
sona.lesmeister@UND.edu