Building the Foundation: Identifying and Validating Real Problems

Building the Foundation: Identifying and Validating Real Problems: Are you interested in entering the Blaze Venture Challenge this spring but not sure where to start? Join us as we consider and practice using tools for opportunity recognition and idea generation. In this introductory, interactive workshop, you'll consider leveraging your unique perspective and experience to generate and shape ideas into compelling venture opportunities.

This installation of the UIC Innovation Spark Series workshops is open to students and faculty. The Spark Series is a dynamic slate of programming designed to help student entrepreneurs explore and grow their entrepreneurial ideas.  Through faculty-led workshops, an annual Demo Day and Pitch Challenge, and access to off-campus programming through 1871, MATTER, and mHUB, students access the best of the Chicago Innovation ecosystem. *While it is beneficial for students to participate in these events, participation is not required to enter the Blaze Venture Challenge.