Entrepreneurship Calendar
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
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For students working on startup ideas! Come learn the basics of trademarks and patents from Prof. Joe Barich.
Friday, October 6, 2023
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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Join us for the Women in Tech Celebrates Ada Lovelace Day on Wednesday, October 11 from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM at EnterpriseWorks.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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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
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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.
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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
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Join our event to learn how you can launch a startup or join a startup team with University of Chicago students and receive a $5,000 scholarship. We'll answer questions about the application and facilitate team building!
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
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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
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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.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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Join us on Tuesday, October 31, from 3:30-4:30pm for Trick or Treating at EnterpriseWorks.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Join us on Wednesday, November 1 from 12:00-1:00 pm for "Overcoming Speech Anxiety" with Wallace Golding from The Speaking Center.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Join us on Thursday, November 2 from 12:00-1:00 pm for Startup Recruiting Toolkit Part 2 with Sophie Roney.
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
Friday, November 3, 2023
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
Friday, November 10, 2023
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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
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Join us Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 pm at EnterpriseWorks. Sign up now!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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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, November 15 at the Illinois Conference Center.
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Grainger Engineering undergrads - consider doing a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
Friday, November 17, 2023
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Join our event to join a team or add team members as a Startup City Scholar, and get oriented on the program.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
Friday, December 1, 2023
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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.
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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
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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
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Starting in May 2023, the Verizon 5G Innovation Hub is now hosting open hours.
Friday, December 15, 2023
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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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
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Join us on Friday, February 9 from 12:00-1:00 pm for the Lunar New Year Celebration at EnterpriseWorks.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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.