We’ve open-sourced everything we do – entrepreneurial education for all. We have curated a comprehensive curriculum that has been tried, tested, and resulted in success over 10 years. But we're not done yet. Any thoughts on how to add to our entrepreneurial offerings? Any questions or just want to talk? Want to help out yourself? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at iventure@illinois.edu.
Purpose
Our 4 Main Goals
iVenture was launched in 2015 by 4 colleges and over half a dozen units all across the University of Illinois Campus. Our purpose is to create a leading student startup accelerator program that has a positive impact on the world and, most importantly, the people in it. We do that through four key principles that we utilize to always put students first.
Assembling a Cohort
What we look at when we’re building a new generation of changemakers.
The Interview Process
Culture is at the heart of what we look for. What to expect when you’re interviewing with us.
Our Vetting Process
Our application process runs over the course of a full year. Learn what goes into it.
Selection
See what goes into our admittance process.
Support
Presenting to the
Community
iVenture is focused on peer-to-peer learning. You will learn from other students in diverse industries.
Events and Community
Throughout the school year, you will have numerous opportunities to share your work and meet leading innovators.
Diversity…
Our values include inclusion and accessibility. We actively try to create more opportunities for everyone.
…And Why it Matters
Diverse teams are stronger teams. Diverse entrepreneurs inspire and motivate other diverse changemakers.
Inclusion
Entrepreneurship – accessible to everyone.
iVenture Coach
Help a team of your choice set milestones and focus on critical business issues they face. You play a key role in helping the team set and achieve strategic goals. You will 1) Have 1 virtual or in-person meeting per month 2) Receive periodic updates from teams, and 3) bring area or process expertise (a great fit for senior leaders).
Connector / Advisor
Link one or more teams to people in your network who might become partners, customers, suppliers, advisors, funders, or can provide other expertise or resources. A quick, high-yield way to help student startups.
Office Hours
Meet with several teams individually over the course of a few hours. A great fit for serial entrepreneurs or those with skills that can help a broad range of ventures in different industries.
Teach Workshops
Teach a workshop on branding, strategy, market research, legal + IP, and any other topic relevant to early-stage entrepreneurship. Can be one lunchtime session to multiple sessions over a few days. Great fit for subject matter experts and faculty.
Speaker Series
Come to join us on-campus to deliver a focused talk on your entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned, and perspectives gained. Great for executives and startup veterans.
