Origin Ventures Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Gies College of Business is hosting the Illinois Impact Pitch & Venture Showcase on April 28, 3:30-7:00 pm CT at the Business Instructional Facility (515 E. Gregory). We will celebrate Illinois students, alumni, and community members who have participated in the Illinois Impact Incubator and are making a social and environmental impact through entrepreneurship. The event includes a venture showcase with networking where 25-30 entrepreneurs will be stationed at tables to share their work in the BIF Atrium from 3:30-5:00 pm, followed by a pitch competition for cash prizes in the Deloitte Auditorium from 5:00-7:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided, plus a drawing for door prizes! This event is open to the public, and we will invite people from across our UIUC networks, including investors, alumni, faculty/staff, students, entrepreneurs, social sector leaders, entrepreneurship ecosystem supporters, etc. The pitch competition also will be accessible via Zoom if you register in advance to receive the link.
Please register for this event: https://go.gies.illinois.edu/ImpactPitch2022
