Entrepreneurship Calendar
Friday, April 24, 2026
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3:00 - 3:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWant to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWant to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us for Connecting Across Generations in the Workspace on Tuesday, May 5 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, May 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWant to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWant to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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All DayOption for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 3 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, June 5, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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4:30 - 6:00 pmAmeren Atrium & Dock, 2100 S Oak StreetMeet interns from across the Research Park on Thursday, June 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Ameren Atrium & Dock! Learn who else is in your field and what cool projects they're working on. Food and soft drinks will be provided.
Monday, June 15, 2026
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All DayGrainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Lot, 60 Hazelwood DriveResearch Park is hosting our Annual Blood Drive on Monday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EnterpriseWorks Lot.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Managing Up with Jen Quinlan.
Friday, June 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Mastering Career Networking with Leigh Deusinger.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, June 25 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Monday, June 29, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series.
Monday, July 6, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Business Etiquette with Patricia Simpson.
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4:00 - 7:30 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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4:00 - 7:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Friday, July 10, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Interviewing Like a Pro with Charlotte Voznyuk.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Monday, July 20, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: The Art of Improvisation with Jeanette Jurczyk.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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4:00 - 5:30 pmAtkins Patio, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us to on Thursday, July 23 from 4 to 5:30 PM on the Atkins Patio to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of student interns working in the Research Park.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, August 19 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amJoin us Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a webinar on Small Shifts, Big Impact — 5 Essential Management Skills for Better Leadership
Friday, August 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, August 27 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkin's Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us on Thursday, September 10 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmJoin us Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a webinar on Motivating Employees to Be Their Best
Friday, October 2, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, October 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, October 21 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, November 20, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 2 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, December 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, December 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, December 18, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.