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Mar 19 2025
OVCI_clusters

Crafting a Clear, Concise, and Compelling Pitch

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Apr 1 2025
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Everyone Can Create

Tuesday 1st, 3:30 pm–Tuesday 15th, 4:30 pm
Sandbox Lab - Innovation Center
Apr 2 2025
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Market Momentum: Planning for a Powerful Launch

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Apr 7 2025
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Optional Drop-In Session - Finalizing Your Video Pitch

Monday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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DemoDay First Place Winner - Adero Knott
UIC entreprenurial community shines in second annual Demo Day
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
In a vibrant display of innovation and ambition, nearly 70 students across 27 teams participated in the second annual Demo Day. This hallmark event showcases the entrepreneurial spirit thriving within its student community.
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UIC's B Impact Clinic: Students Dive into Real-World Sustainability with Local Businesses
Thursday, October 10, 2024
"Refreshing!" "Exciting!" "I have hope for the future!" Eight companies came to UIC for the very first B Impact Clinic through which 70 UIC students gained insights into how business impacts stakeholders and how to improve that impact.
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Interim vice chancellor named for innovation and strategic partnerships
Monday, August 5, 2024
Thomas J. Royston has accepted the role of interim vice chancellor for innovation and strategic partnerships, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Royston is currently professor and head of the Richard and Loan Hill Depar
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Health Innovation
Leveraging Health Innovation and Technology to Advance Health Equity
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Health innovation and technology hold transformative power for advancing health equity and improving population health in today’s interconnected world.
Mentorship
Using mentors as a student entrepreneur
Monday, January 29, 2024
For UIC students, entrepreneurial resources are available in the form of workshops, programming, events, webinars and event monetary support. But what about mentorship? Mentors are seasoned professionals who can serve as invaluable guides.
Market fit: Why it matters
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Simply put, market fit is the transformation of ideas into gold. It's the sweet spot where innovation meets demand, and success becomes inevitable. The symphony awaits, and you hold the conductor's baton.
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