University of Illinois Foundation
Advisors

Connect the Curious

Innovators need champions. Ideas need feedback. And the U of I connections run deep. We build communities of innovators, expert advisors, and interested advocates. 

During each UIDEA batch, we invite alumni, students, faculty, industry experts, and advancement colleagues to share their perspectives (and objections) with the teams to make the ideas even stronger.

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Advising Your Way

Zoom Through

Sit in on one of the team’s pre-scheduled 45-minute zoom practice pitches and share feedback.

Limited Time Offer

Meet with the team individually (virtual or in-person) to share more of your in-depth expertise.

Go-to Guide

Be an as-needed resource for the team to turn to with questions.

Team Adjacent

Jump in as a regular contributor. You are practically a member of the team.

Get Involved

Volunteer to advise a team or learn more.

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Dive deeper into the UIDEA program in What's the (big) UIDEA, the Course. Or refine your idea in the Idea Distillery.

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