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.
"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.
Kristin Roadman, MPH, MPA, PMP|Posted on August 20, 2024
Health innovation and technology hold transformative power for advancing health equity and improving population health in today’s interconnected world.
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
Comcast supported the Blaze Venture Challenge to invest in digital equity and community impact. Kristin Roadman and Elaine Harvey from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation supported the entrepreneurial programming.
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.
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.
It's a good time to be an university-based entrepreneur in Illinois! Why? According to the 2023 University Entrepreneurship Index, 62% of university-supported startups founded in the last five years (433) are still active.
Welcome to The Spark! Whether you're a student interested in exploring entrepreneurship, or a seasoned researcher looking to turn your idea into a groundbreaking ventures we hope our blog, The Spark, is a helpful resource.
Starting in March, the Lean Launch program will give participants an introduction to the NSF I-Corps Lean Launchpad methodology and familiarize them with the Business Model Canvas and customer discovery.
