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Four success stories from the fall 2025 Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program.
The efactory has always been a hub for innovation. But for the last year, one of our greatest resources isn’t high-tech equipment or sleek office space. Instead, it’s the unparalleled talent flowing directly from Missouri State University.
This year, we launched the Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program, an initiative designed to strategically embed exceptional MSU students directly within our startup and growth-stage member companies. This program is a dynamic apprenticeship where students lead, innovate, and make critical decisions.
This is a special thank you to the dedicated faculty and staff at MSU. Your work prepares students for this level of real-world challenge, and the results speak for themselves. We are delighted to share a few standout stories that illustrate the profound impact student talent is having on the regional economy.
Talent Meets Opportunity
Our pilot program was built on a simple premise: pair MSU’s most ambitious and skilled students with companies that need their unique perspective and cutting-edge knowledge (and extra set of hands). These interns stepped into high-pressure roles, translating classroom theory into market results in areas like software development, strategy, and brand growth.
The feedback from our member companies has been unanimous: the students from this program aren’t just filling gaps; they are driving growth and bringing a level of professionalism and entrepreneurial curiosity that is truly exceptional.
Below are four stories of student success that exemplify the “Bear Power” fueling innovation at the efactory.
The Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program is made possible by the Missouri Technology Corporation MOBEC grant, with additional support from the Hatch Foundation.