Illinois Entrepreneurship Master Calendar
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Illinois Social Innovation Global Scholars Program | Social Innovation in Israel
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Stop by the University of Illinois Research Park booth to learn about the internship and career opportunities available with us and at the 120+ companies and startups in the Research Park.
Come and discover great resources for entrepreneurs, designers, makers, and innovators! Tables will be set up from campus and community partners ready to help you take your ideas to the next level.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
In honor of New American Welcome Week, join us for an art exhibit featuring artwork by local immigrants and refugees.
Join us for a luncheon amidst artwork from local immigrants and refugees to recognize New American Welcome Week.
Friday, September 20, 2019
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.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Get your hands dirty and experience harvesting, processing, and human-centered design at work. Ideate around the goal of improving farm operations, then present ideas for a chance to win prizes!
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Looking for startup teammates? Or, just want to know what TEC is all about? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a recurring pitching and networking event for you! Come pitch your ideas, find teammates to scale your startup, or just sit back and check things out.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Stop by the University of Illinois Research Park booth to learn about the internship and career opportunities available with us and at the 100+ companies and startups in the Research Park.
The University of Illinois Research Park hosts a CEO Roundtable for Champaign Urbana technology firms. It serves as an opportunity for peer-to-peer business dialogue among technology business leaders in Champaign County.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Let's get together and learn how to leverage Ansible to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
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 returns in September! Join us for socializing and refreshments.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Interested in meeting Silicon Valley's biggest players in entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture capital over winter break? Spend a week in January ( Jan 12-18, 2020) visiting startups and leading tech companies while networking with prominent, entrepreneurial alumni. Application due Sept. 30, 2019.
Learn from Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Karin O'Connor, during this workshop.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Friday, October 4, 2019
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 the 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.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
This user group welcomes professionals and students in Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding region with an interest in cloud computing platforms including Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud.
Learn what it means to understand Product-Market Fit and why it is important for your venture.
Join us for a seminar led by Matthew Thomas and Katie Martin on the three mistakes entrepreneurs make when introducing their business to customers and investors.
Friday, October 11, 2019
This user group is an opportunity to get to know each other better, to learn about new technologies, and (to the extent allowed!) share what we've learned.
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 16, 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
Tony Zhu, Senior Analyst at Clean Energy Trust (CET), will discuss how CET can assist startups and how businesses can consider venture capital early on.
This is a group for everyone interested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, EOS and other new blockchain platforms, smart contracts and digital cryptocurrencies.
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 23, 2019
Want to get more involved in the local tech community? Thinking about a career move? Join us for this informal professional networking event. This is not a career fair, but an opportunity to meet and mingle with companies.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Let's get together and learn how to leverage Ansible to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
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.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Come Trick or Treat around EnterpriseWorks! We will have lots of tricks and treats along with costumes and candy. All of the little goblins and ghouls are welcome to attend. Wear your best costume for an EnterpriseWorks night to remember!
Friday, November 1, 2019
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 the 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, November 8, 2019
This user group is an opportunity to get to know each other better, to learn about new technologies, and (to the extent allowed!) share what we've learned.
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.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Join us for the University of Illinois Research Park's seventh annual Big Data Summit. 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.
Are you interested in the field of Big Data and Data Analytics? Curious which companies may have cool opportunities for you in this field? Join us for our Career Networking event to connect with companies hiring for talent in this area.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
This user group welcomes professionals and students in Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding region with an interest in cloud computing platforms including Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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 20, 2019
Looking for startup teammates? Or, just want to know what TEC is all about? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a recurring pitching and networking event for you! Come pitch your ideas, find teammates to scale your startup, or just sit back and check things out.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Join us for a festive holiday meal as we celebrate all that we are thankful for in the Research Park. All are welcome. A Thanksgiving style meal will be served.
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 29, 2019
Let's get together and learn how to leverage Ansible to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on routine server configuration.
Friday, December 6, 2019
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 the industry.
Friday, December 13, 2019
This user group is an opportunity to get to know each other better, to learn about new technologies, and (to the extent allowed!) share what we've learned.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Looking for startup teammates? Or, just want to know what TEC is all about? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a recurring pitching and networking event for you! Come pitch your ideas, find teammates to scale your startup, or just sit back and check things out.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Monday, February 3, 2020
Register by February 3 for the Cozad New Venture Challenge!
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Modern agriculture is being transformed by a confluence of advancing technologies. As a result, record-breaking investments in the sector are supporting new ventures. The University of Illinois is uniquely positioned where agriculture, engineering, and technology intersect, and is on its way to becoming a hub of agriculture entrepreneurship activity.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Join us for the 14th annual Research Park Career Fair to meet with Research Park companies.