New Venture Challenge

Schedule

Fri Apr 25 2025 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

UIS Student Union | Springfield, IL

Advertisement
Innovate Springfield is proud to invite you to our INAUGURAL New Venture Challenge.
About this Event

We're excited to invite you to the inaugural New Venture Challenge, a premier startup competition showcasing the brightest entrepreneurial talent from UIS, Sangamon CEO, and community founders throughout Springfield.

Event Schedule:

  • Startup Expo
  • Preliminary Pitch Presentations
  • VIP Networking Lunch
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Final Pitch Presentations
  • Dinner Reception
  • Awards Ceremony

This full-day celebration of entrepreneurship will connect aspiring entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and potential investors while showcasing innovative business concepts from our community.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Startup Expo
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Round 1 Pitch Competition
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Final Competition | Keynote | Dinner | Awards
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

UIS Student Union, 2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Innovate Springfield

Host or Publisher Innovate Springfield

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Springfield

Annual Spring Gala
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Annual Spring Gala

Erins Pavilion

Travis Ried Band at The Curve Inn
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Travis Ried Band at The Curve Inn

The Curve Inn

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Chapter Chats with Cats
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Chapter Chats with Cats

524 E. Capitol Ave., Downtown Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701

ART LITERARY-ART
Matilda Jr at Springfield Christian School
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Matilda Jr at Springfield Christian School

West Side Christian Church

PERFORMANCES ART
80th Lincoln Pilgrimage
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm 80th Lincoln Pilgrimage

Lincolns Tomb Oakridge Cemetery

ANZAC-DAY
Private Event-2025 Clydesdale Sale Banquet Entertainment-Springfield, Illinois
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Private Event-2025 Clydesdale Sale Banquet Entertainment-Springfield, Illinois

Springfield iIllinos

Stained Glass -Succulent Planter
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Stained Glass -Succulent Planter

B’s Creative Studio

WORKSHOPS KIDS
Make your own dessert candle
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Make your own dessert candle

B’s Creative Studio

WORKSHOPS KIDS
Become a travel business owner - Springfield , IL
Mon, 13 Mar, 2023 at 06:00 pm Become a travel business owner - Springfield , IL

Candlewood Suites Springfield, an IHG Hotel

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
The Knight Family presents  Ethel and Mable Drag Bingo
Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Knight Family presents Ethel and Mable Drag Bingo

Statehouse Inn & Conference Center

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
The Knight Family Presents Club Lacage Drag Show
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Knight Family Presents Club Lacage Drag Show

Statehouse Inn & Conference Center

DRAG-SHOWS PERFORMANCES
Trading Hands SPRING\/SUMMER Sale
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am Trading Hands SPRING/SUMMER Sale

Illinois State Fair

BUSINESS SPORTS
Music Summitt
Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Music Summitt

Wyndham Springfield City Centre

MUSIC BUSINESS
IATD Spring 2025 Conference
Mon, 21 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm IATD Spring 2025 Conference

Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr, an IHG Hotel, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL, USA

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Illinois Local Networking Series April 2025 AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am Illinois Local Networking Series April 2025 AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic

AlignLife Chiropractic - Springfield (2931 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL)

BUSINESS
New Venture Challenge
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am New Venture Challenge

UIS Student Union

BUSINESS EXHIBITIONS
RISE Springfield Leadership Conference
Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 am RISE Springfield Leadership Conference

Memorial Learning Center

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 11:30 am Starting Your Business in Illinois

CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Starting Your Business in Illinois

CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Illinois State Crime Stoppers 36th Annual Training Conference
Thu, 01 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm Illinois State Crime Stoppers 36th Annual Training Conference

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS

What's Happening Next in Springfield?

Discover Springfield Events