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UIC Innovation Spark Series

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The student-focused, Spark Series is a dynamic slate of programming designed to help student entrepreneurs explore and grow their entrepreneurial ideas.  Through faculty-led,  workshops co-hosted by CEO, an annual Demo Day, and access to off campus programming through 1871, MATTER and mHUB, students access the best of the Chicago Innovation ecosystem. 

Topics include:

  • Networking
  • Ideation
  • Customer Discovery
  • Pitching to Investors

*While it is beneficial to take part in workshops, participation is not required to be involved in the Blaze Venture Challenge.

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Sep 10 2024

How to Recognize and Evaluate Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Tuesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Innovation Center
Sep 24 2024

Customer Discovery 101

Tuesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Innovation Center
Oct 8 2024

Demo Day Prep and Coaching

Tuesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Innovation Center
Oct 8 2024
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UIC I-Corps Local Course

10/8/24, 5:30 pm–12/3/24, 7:30 pm
Oct 15 2024

Finding and Working with Mentors

Tuesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Innovation Center
Oct 22 2024

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

Tuesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Innovation Center
Nov 7 2024
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2024 Demo Day

Thursday, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
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