Entrepreneurship Calendar

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Friday, October 6, 2023

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9-10am on the first Friday of every month. 

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, October 6 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

  • illustration of person inventing and creating something with text "Maker Money"
    • All Day

    Do you have an idea for a new venture or innovation and need supplies to get started? Receive up to $500 in funds to further your project!

  • Illustrations of students pitching, networking and finding teammates with the text SocialFuse and Technology Entrepreneur Center
    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm

    This special edition of SocialFuse is for Grainger Engineering and UChicago students so they can find teammates to participate in the Startup City Scholars/CNVC program.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023

  • EnterpriseWorks incubator
    • 3:00 - 3:30 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 4 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

Friday, October 13, 2023

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, October 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Welcome to "Working with AI" - a meetup group for anyone in the Champaign-Urbana area interested in exploring the exciting field of Artificial Intelligence and its real-world applications.

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join us on Friday, October 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at EnterpriseWorks room 130 for the COVID and Flu Clinic.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

    • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks Room 209, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.

  • Illustrations of students pitching, networking and finding teammates with the text SocialFuse and Technology Entrepreneur Center
    • 5:30 - 7:00 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility, Monumental Study Steps

    SocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!

Friday, October 20, 2023

    • All Day
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign.

    The Pitch Deck Workshop offers a four-session deep dive into preparing a pitch deck and preparing to engage with potential investors. All participants will be expected to work on their decks during these sessions and in between sessions. These sessions will be led by Gerald Wilson, Director of Entrepreneurship, with assistance from Experts-in-Residence and others.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

  • illustration of person inventing and creating something with text "Maker Money"
    • All Day

    Do you have an idea for a new venture or innovation and need supplies to get started? Receive up to $500 in funds to further your project!

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join us on Tuesday, October 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM for the EIR Workshop: Start Me Up with Jed Taylor!

Thursday, October 26, 2023

  • EnterpriseWorks incubator
    • 3:00 - 3:30 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Dr, Champaign

    Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

    • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
    • Atkins Building Patio, 1800 S Oak St

    Join us on Thursday, October 26 from 5-6:30pm on the Atkins Patio. Sign up here. Wear your favorite hat or dress up as your favorite superhero!

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Friday, November 3, 2023

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9-10am on the first Friday of every month. 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

  • illustration of person inventing and creating something with text "Maker Money"
    • All Day

    Do you have an idea for a new venture or innovation and need supplies to get started? Receive up to $500 in funds to further your project!

  • Photo of Chicago skyline and lake Michigan with text "Startup City Scholars"
    • All Day

    Launch a startup or join a startup team with University of Chicago students and receive a $5,000 scholarship. Application deadline - November 7!

Thursday, November 9, 2023

  • EnterpriseWorks incubator
    • 3:00 - 3:30 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Dr, Champaign

    Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join us to network with professionals and companies in the local tech community.

Friday, November 10, 2023

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, November 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Welcome to "Working with AI" - a meetup group for anyone in the Champaign-Urbana area interested in exploring the exciting field of Artificial Intelligence and its real-world applications.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Friday, November 17, 2023

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9-10am on the first Friday of every month. 

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, December 1 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

Friday, December 8, 2023

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, December 8 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Welcome to "Working with AI" - a meetup group for anyone in the Champaign-Urbana area interested in exploring the exciting field of Artificial Intelligence and its real-world applications.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, 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 Thursday, February 8 at the Illinois Conference Center.

Friday, February 9, 2024

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

    • All Day
    • Illinois Conference Center, 1900 S First St, Champaign, IL

    One of the premier AgTech hubs in the nation, Champaign-Urbana is uniquely positioned to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry for learning, networking and advancing this sector. 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, 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 Thursday, April 11 at the Illinois Conference Center.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, 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 Thursday, June 13 at the Illinois Conference Center.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, 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 Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Illinois Conference Center.