UIC Innovation Spark Series
Program Details Heading link
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.
Upcoming Spark Series Events Heading link
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
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
2024 Demo Day
Thursday, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
SCE 301