Entrepreneurship Portal

Maker Money

All Day 11/7/2023

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!

Other

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Startup City Scholars Application Deadline

All Day 11/7/2023

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

Other

Can I start a business in the US? I'm an entrepreneur and require immigration sponsorship. What are my options? What about visa classifications?

International Student Entrepreneurship Workshop

6:00 - 7:30 pm 11/7/2023

TBD

The International Student Entrepreneurship Workshop helps international students understand policies and requirements for pursuing entrepreneurship and starting a business in the United States.

Conference/Workshop

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Illinois Innovation Award & Fiddler Innovation Fellowship NOMINATION WINDOW OPENS

All Day 11/10/2023

Working on cutting edge innovation, translational research, or addressing cultural or global challenges? Ask a mentor to nominate you.

Other

ILEE Application Deadline for Spring Admission

All Day 11/15/2023

Grainger Engineering undergrads - consider doing a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.

Other

Startup City Scholars Team Building & Orientation Event

5:30 - 7:00 pm 11/29/2023

Chicago

Join our event to join a team or add team members as a Startup City Scholar, and get oriented on the program.

Informational