Get Involved: Students | Entrepreneurship at Illinois

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Find Your Path

Develop innovative thinking, relationships with potential collaborators, and an entrepreneurial mindset at Illinois.

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Open to all

Whatever your interests or major, the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Illinois is for everyone – and there’s no “right way” to be involved.

Start with something that intrigues you, make connections with peers and mentors, and see where the journey takes you next.

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Find opportunities and events

Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) – a variety of programs and events for students
Research Park – multiple events each week for learning, networking, and fun
Siebel Center for Design – programs, events, and workshops with a focus on Human Centered Design and Design Thinking

Join a club that fits your interests

CUBE Consulting – student-run, non-profit consulting for local businesses
EntreCorps – student-based, pro bono consulting firm
Founders: Illinois Entrepreneurs – events and resources for students
Illinois Enactus – entrepreneurial action for a better world

Check out for-credit courses

Introduction to Entrepreneurship, offered at Gies College of Business (BADM 346) – a great place to start
The Technology Entrepreneur Center – a variety of courses and certificates
Additional courses offered across campus (in Advertising, Art and Design, Economics, Social Work, and more)

Try maker tools like 3D printers

Illinois MakerLab – 3D printing lab at Gies College of Business
Fab Lab – printing, lasers, and other tools
Sibel Center for Design – design tools, labs, and resources

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I owe so much to the Illinois ecosystem. The number one thing for me is a sense of community, a sense of understanding, mentors, people who are behind you… I don’t know if we would’ve been able to make it to the stage where we are today with our startup without the people and community that have rallied with us at the University of Illinois.

Cara Bognar

Founder of Top Tier Lessons

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