Founders Week

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Make plans now to join us on campus!

We're looking forward to connecting with you at our third annual Founders Week, September 30 – October 3!

To ensure you have accommodations, we strongly encourage you to book them ASAP.

This year's event coincides with Illinois Homecoming weekend and a rivalry game against Purdue, which means hotel rooms are filling up more quickly than you might expect. (It also means the atmosphere on campus will be electric – we can't wait for you to be a part of it!)

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2025 Event Recap

Video Recap

Watch the video for a taste of Founders Week 2025!

See the Video

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.

See the Gallery

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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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