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What's the (big) UIDEA
What's the (big) UIDEA

Not sure what UIDEA is, you need some help with an idea, or you want tips on the application process or building a team? 

Register for an information session or workshop: 

“What’s the (big) UIDEA?” information session on:

  • April 3rd at 1:30 - 2:30pm
  • April 9th at 1:30 - 2:30pm
  • April 15th at 10:00 - 11:00am - all sessions offered hybrid (Zoom and in-person at the Think Tank) 

"I have an IDEA!" Workshop on:

  • April 10th at 10:00 - 11:00am - offered in-person at the Think Tank 
  • April 10th at 10:00 - 11:00am - offered on Zoom

"Ideas without Teams" Workshop on:

  • April 16th at 2:00 - 3:00pm - offered hybrid (Zoom and in-person at the Think Tank)

"UIDEA Open Call!" information session and Workshop on:

  • April 18th at 2:00 - 3:00pm - offered hybrid (Zoom and in-person at the Think Tank)

 

Summer '25 UIDEA: Applications Now Open! | Strategic Innovation | University of Illinois Foundation

 

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Applications are now open for the Spring 2023 batch of UIDEA, the accelerator intended to fuel innovation in advancement that benefits the University of Illinois. In addition to the growth and disruptive ideas UIDEA has always encouraged, the program is expanding this year in two ways:

  1. We want to see you act on any idea you have, not just those that haven't been done in the industry yet. If you have a best practice you think should be implemented here, let's do it. If you have a pain point in a current business process that you think should be improved, let's reimagine it. Teams with any ideas have access to the same coaching, advising, and resources available to all UIDEA…
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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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