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The Technology Entrepreneur Center helps you develop an entrepreneurial mindset,
changing the way you see the world to tackle important challenges.
ILEE Dual Degree
Learn about the BS dual degree in Innovation, Leadership & Engineering Entrepreneurship (ILEE).
TEC Certificates
Gain the skills and resources necessary to become a successful innovator, entrepreneur, and leader.
TEC Courses
Build a great schedule by registering for TEC courses! Check out the unique courses we have to offer.
Cozad New Venture Challenge
Have a startup idea? Want to launch a company? Accelerate your idea with funding and mentoring!
SocialFuse
A pitching and networking event organized around sharing skills, ideas, and entrepreneurial ambitions.
Directory
Meet our staff, faculty, and interns that create our programming, curriculum,
and more!
Fri | Dec 2 | 4pm
Entrepreneurship Hub
1050 Siebel Center for Design
Come celebrate a semester of innovation and entrepreneurship! We'll have over 60 teams showcasing their venture concepts, an awards ceremony, free food and more!
“If you’re thinking of doing anything entrepreneurial, you need to participate in TEC programs and academics. TEC gives you the tools and resources you need to succeed in both startups and large companies. The skills I’ve learned have been invaluable at my internships at John Deere and Anheuser Busch, and with my own personal startup.”
CEDRIC VARGAS
Computer Science + Innovation, Leadership, & Engineering Entrepreneurship '21
3000+
Students have participated in TEC's Cozad New Venture Challenge
$2M+
Has been awarded in cash and in-kind prizes for the Cozad New Venture Challenge since 2000
2017
TEC launched the new Innovation, Leadership, & Engineering Entrepreneurship (ILEE) dual degree in Grainger Engineering
700
Ideas pitched at SocialFuse since 2012
Cozad Winners Named In Chicago Inno's Under 25 List
News | October 11, 2022
Illinois Entrepreneur Danny Gardner Wins ECE Young Alumni Achievement Award
News | September 30, 2022
Why The University Of Illinois Is A Top College For Entrepreneurs
News | August 31, 2022
Enhance your career with the ILEE BS Dual Degree
News | August 29, 2022