Illinois Entrepreneurship Master Calendar
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Join us on Thursday, June 17 from 12:00-1:00PM for the International Entrepreneur Program for Startups with Matthew Hellrung.
Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, June 17 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Research Park Interns: Socialize with others from different parts of Research Park at this social event.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event. This months session will be from 1-2PM on Wednesday, June 23.
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Friday, June 25, 2021
Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of June! Join us on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for a Pride in the Park themed happy hour on the Atkins Patio (note new location).
Monday, June 28, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.
On Tuesday, June 29 from 5:30 - 7:45 PM, Kelly Gust will meet at the Illinois Conference Center with tech CEOs in Champaign County to share her knowledge and expertise. This event is by invite only.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, July 9 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
Monday, July 12, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. This workshop will cover ways to improve your financial fitness, and will be led by Susan McGinty.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Join us on Wednesday, July 14th to get your professional headshot taken. An updated headshot is important for networking and to build your personal brand in the workspace.
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Wednesday, July 14 is the last day to submit nominations for the Summer Intern Awards. On Thursday, July 29 we will be celebrating the end of a fantastic summer with food for all and awards for the Research Park's most outstanding interns.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, July 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Monday, July 19, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021
Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of July! Join us on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for an outer space themed happy hour on the Atkins Patio (note new location).
Monday, July 26, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm CDT the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Join us on Thursday, July 29 for the Research Park Blood Drive from 11:00am to 2:30pm. Our blood drive will provide a critical resource that helps save lives at hospitals in our community and across our region.
Join us for the Summer Intern Award Ceremony and Picnic on Thursday, July 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Get ready to rep your company while looking your best! We will be celebrating the end of a fantastic summer with food for all and awards for the Research Park's most outstanding interns.
Monday, August 2, 2021
Join us this Move It Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for a walk through Research Park! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather, and great conversation with your Research Park peers at this event.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Join us for our Summer Professional Development Workshops on Tuesdays from 12-1PM. These workshops will help you be prepared for anything that is thrown at you in your professional career.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Friday, August 6, 2021
Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, August 6. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Friday, August 13, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, August 13 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, August 19 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm CT the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Friday, August 27, 2021
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.
Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of August! Join us on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for a Hot Rods themed happy hour on the Atkins Patio (note new location). This Fire @ Five coincides with the Hot Rod Power Tour at the nearby State Farm Center lot.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Join us on Wednesday, September 1 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. Take advantage of the resources and opportunities Research Park offers students this September 4th at our annual Block Party.
Friday, September 3, 2021
Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, September 3. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.
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.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Friday, September 10, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, September 10 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
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.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Join the Champaign-Urbana Startup Grind group for their meeting on Wednesday, September 15 from 6:00-7:00pm. We bring together community and university entrepreneurs to allow everyone to share ideas, best practices, and a passion for changing the world through lean, customer-focused innovation.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Join the Ansible Illinois Meetup group on Thursday, September 16 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, September 17. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.
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.
Join us for a tailgate themed Fire @ Five before the Illini football game against Maryland on Friday, September 17th.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a monthly SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm CT the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Join the JavaScript User Group on Wednesday, September 22 from 6-8PM. Hang out and discuss JavaScript tips, tricks, hacks, and frameworks with some of the best local coders.
Friday, September 24, 2021
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.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Sign up for office hours to learn more about SBIR/STTR resources .
Friday, October 1, 2021
Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, October 1. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.
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 8, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, October 8 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
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 15, 2021
Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on October 15. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.
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.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Join the Champaign-Urbana Startup Grind group for their meeting on Wednesday, October 20 from 6:00-7:00pm. We bring together community and university entrepreneurs to allow everyone to share ideas, best practices, and a passion for changing the world through lean, customer-focused innovation.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Join the Ansible Illinois meetup group on Thursday, October 21 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Friday, October 22, 2021
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.
Fire @ Five Happy Hour returns for the month of October! Join us on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5-6:30pm for a fun-filled happy hour on the Atkins Patio (note new location).
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Join the JavaScript User Group on October 27 from 6-8PM. Hang out and discuss JavaScript tips, tricks, hacks, and frameworks with some of the best local coders.
Friday, October 29, 2021
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, November 5, 2021
Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, November 5. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.
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.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
This interactive conference offers participants the opportunity to learn and share knowledge about key aspects of big data and its business applications through dynamic panels, inspiring keynote presentations, and networking opportunities.
Friday, November 12, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, November 12 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
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.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Join the Champaign-Urbana Startup Grind group for their meeting on Wednesday, November 17 from 6:00-7:00pm. We bring together community and university entrepreneurs to allow everyone to share ideas, best practices, and a passion for changing the world through lean, customer-focused innovation.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Join the Ansible Illinois meetup group on Thursday, November 18 from 2-4PM. Participants will learn how to leverage Ansible, Terraform, and other Infrastructure as Code tools to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Friday, November 19, 2021
Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, November 19. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.
Friday, December 3, 2021
Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, December 3. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, December 10 from 12-1PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Join the Champaign-Urbana Startup Grind group for their meeting on Wednesday, December 15 from 6:00-7:00pm. We bring together community and university entrepreneurs to allow everyone to share ideas, best practices, and a passion for changing the world through lean, customer-focused innovation.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Join the Blockchain Meetup Group from 12-1PM on Friday, December 17. This is group is for anyone interested in distributed ledger technology (i.e. blockchains, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps) cryptocurrency/tokens, and relevant related subjects). Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Mark your calendars now for Research Park's AgTech Innovation Summit on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.