Founders Week
- Founders Week
- Founders Week

Founders Week
September 30 - October 3
Our flagship annual event brings together our extended ecosystem to celebrate collective successes and build what's next.

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!
2025 Event Recap

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.
Join us for Founders Week 2026!
Sign up for Founders Week emails to receive the latest information as plans take shape for 2026.
Support What's Next for Entrepreneurship at Illinois
There are many ways to be a part of what’s happening in our ecosystem – giving to our campuswide entrepreneurship fund is one of them!
