University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Grainger College of Engineering
Technology Entrepreneur Center

Programs

Cozad New Venture Challenge

Have a startup idea? Want to launch a company? Accelerate your idea with funding and mentoring.

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Entrepreneurship Advising

Bring your ideas, and we'll help you figure out your next steps and guide you through the campus entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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Illinois I-Corps

Learn how to transfer cutting-edge research into commercial success.

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Illinois Innovation Award &
Fiddler Innovation Fellowship

Students can get nominated for the $20,000 Illinois Innovation Award or the $10,000 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship.

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Intellectual Property Clinic

Select student entrepreneurs can receive free patent and trademark application assistance.

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International Student Workshop

This workshop helps international students understand policies and requirements for pursuing entrepreneurship and starting a business in the United States. 

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Silicon Valley
Entrepreneurship Workshop

This week-long educational trek to Silicon Valley features alumni who share lessons they've learned about entrepreneurship.

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SocialFuse

Pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates at SocialFuse.

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