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OUR STORY NETWORK CONTACT US STARTUPS COHORT 8 PORTFOLIO RESOURCES JOB BOARD FOR EDUCATORS GET INVOLVED BLOG Menu HOME ABOUT OUR STORY NETWORK CONTACT US STARTUPS COHORT 8 PORTFOLIO RESOURCES JOB BOARD FOR EDUCATORS GET INVOLVED BLOG APPLY iVenture Accelerator Online Demo Day for our 9th cohort is here! Come see what we’ve been up to from portable 3D printers, FemTech, AgTech, nonprofit work, emotional health, and more ? Cohort 9 – Online Demo Day ? RECAP: iV8 Demo Day iVenture 8’s Demo Day at Amount was a huge success. ? Rap freestyles, blended identities, pop-up shops, 3D printed goodies, bioengineered wood, bad pickup lines, and more... Watch Now Meet the Cohort: iVenture 8 ? Learn more about the largest cohort in iVenture history Read More Previous slide Next slide iVenture Accelerator 0 Fellows 0 Ventures 0 Full-time Startups 0 + Internships Created 0 + Full-time Jobs $ 0 M+ Funding Raised Startups That Started in Our Program Ready to join this list? A diverse and inclusive program created for ALL students from the University of Illinois network... Supporting Students Focused on providing resources for personal and professional growth Building Ventures At Any Stage Our student startups have raised millions (publicly) to support their growth and have gone on to Y-Combinator, HAX, TechStars, and more. Creating Careers For Future Success iVenture teams employ over 550 people - mostly professionals, and mostly in Illinois. Supporting Stars For a Greater Tomorrow iVenture alums have been awarded many honors: Forbes 30-Under-30, Thiel Fellowshipsand even introduced President Barack Obama. Let’s Build Guidance Through ALL stages From ideation to success our program is tried and tested. Ideation Understand Help you connect and learn how to interview your future customer to find the root problem. Discover Validation Test Resources to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to get to the next step Experiment Market Grow Coaching and feedback to scale strategically and successfully. Scale Non-Profit Changing social-economic issues, providing resources to the less fortunate, ideas that evoke a positive change in the world are welcomed with open arms. For-Profit No matter if building (or want to) a hardware or software company, our deep expertise, and experience will be sure to have a positive impact. For both - we are looking to support changemakers who believe in building something that can impact the world positively. Are you Ready to make an impact? Knowledge Sales, marketing, customer discovery, product development, procurement, a go-to-market strategy we can help. You will also receive training from the National Science Foundation. Funding $10,000 in funding for your venture. $2,500 stipend for 4 full-time team members. No equity is taken. You own everything you work on. Mentorship Access to amazing alums in diverse industries to help guide and push you on the correct path. Peer Support Collaborate with other students that have the same goal as you, and make lifelong friends. Join our 200+ alum-strong community. Resources Access to close to $300,000 worth of resourcing for your venture - including AWS credits. Connections Direct pipelines to top innovation hubs in Illinois such as mHUB and 1871. Mentorship Access to amazing alums in diverse industries to help guide and push you on the correct path. Connections Direct pipelines to top innovation hubs in Illinois such as mHUB and 1871. iVenture Accelerator is an awesome example of experiential learning at UIUC. I owe my newfound passion for startups, tech, and venture capital to the program. My experiences at iVenture redefined my career path and provided me with incredible mentors and a community that makes it possible. Chuck Miller Marketing - College of Business iVenture Accelerator is an invaluable experience that leads to many more opportunities. Thanks to iVenture Accelerator, I gained skills for the classroom and professional environments. While working at iVenture, I achieved many professional and personal goals which helped me launch my career. Sarah Brincks Accounting - College of Business I have never been pushed so hard to succeed. The mentorship and coaching I received throughout the program have had a POSITIVE impact on my startup and me. I’m glad I applied and even happier to be part of such a great community. If you have an idea, I recommend iVenture 100% Eddy Mejia MBA - College of Business Previous Next Let’s Talk Startups iVenture is a program of the Origin Ventures Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership . Twitter Facebook-f Linkedin-in Instagram Youtube Join Our Newsletter! Stay updated on future events, startups, application waves, and ways to help. NAME Email Sign Up Join Current Students Prospective Students Ideas Startups Support Mentors Coaches Supporters Volunteers Faculty & Staff Alumni Resources Campus Map Weather Giving Student Grievances Parents Copyright | Accessibility | Privacy Statement and Terms of Use |...