Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship Calendar
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Friday, August 28, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

Monday, August 31, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Friday, September 4, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Monday, September 7, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Friday, September 11, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Monday, September 14, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Friday, September 18, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Monday, September 21, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Friday, September 25, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Monday, September 28, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

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Founders Week
RecurringFounders Week brings together the extended Illini entrepreneurship community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners for a celebration of the collective successes of Illinois entrepreneurship. The on-campus event includes networking, panel discussions, a pitch competition, and opportunities to learn about the latest technologies and startups coming out of



