Chicago is the hub of tech innovation, a booming center for cutting edge companies like Groupon, GrubHub, Threadless and 37Signals to thrive – where young entrepreneurs grow big ideas, transform industries and shape technology and business as we know it.

Join us in Chicago for a chance to visit and meet with the leaders of some of today's most innovative tech companies October 11-12, 2012. 100 elite students will meet industry leaders, visit business headquarters, gain free VIP admission to select programming at the second annual Chicago Ideas Week, and much more.

 

How Do I Get Started?

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on September 7th. Applicants must include a résumé and answer all application questions. Please follow the link below to view the application.

Eligibility Criteria

This program seeks students who are passionate about technology entrepreneurship. Applicants must be a junior, senior or graduate student at an academic institution in one of the following states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Selection Process

ThinkChicago sponsors will select up to 100 applicants based on the Eligibility Criteria listed above. Selection of program participants will be made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Questions

For questions, please contact Danyelle Michelini at tec@illinois.edu.

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