Founders Week

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Founders Week 2025 was a success!

The second annual Founders Week, October 8 - 11, brought together nearly 500 attendees, including alumni founders and investors, regional partners, and Illinois students, faculty, and staff.

Read the recap story about the event and make plans to join us on campus in 2026!

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2025 Event Recap

Video Recap

Watch the video for a taste of Founders Week 2025!

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Story Recap

Nearly 500 came to campus for this year's event!

Read the Story

Program Booklet

See the event schedule and speakers for 2025.

View the Booklet

Photo Gallery

Check out photos from this year's event.

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Be a part of what we're building!

Your experience, energy, and support are pivotal as we grow our ecosystem and cultivate the next generation of Illini founders. There are many ways to engage, from advising student teams and investing in ventures, to guest speaking and giving to our campuswide entrepreneurship fund.

Thank you for all you do!

Engage with our Community

We can help match you with the right opportunities to get involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Illinois. Fill out this engagement form to get started.

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