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Indiana Collegiate Founders, lock in your summer funding and plans now before that Spring Break trip! We're taking tech founders from idea, MVP, and early revenue stage. 9 weeks of pure startup grinding while getting PAID. You can still have ramen dinner but now with an egg (or two)! Apply to Startup Summer by March 21st https://lnkd.in/gkJpTwBJ

Student founders, is this you? It's okay, we listen and we don't judge. Apply below to The Mill's Crossroads Pitch Competition by end of Thursday March 6th and compete for your shot at a $5,000 investment from Flywheel Fund! https://lnkd.in/g83-DFzQ

Member Spotlight ?? Parker Busick (Founder, CEO) Riley Lemons (Cofounder, member of the IU Drum Line) John Alex R.(Cofounder, signed to Wasserman agency with the band Six Foot Blonde) Company: Soloist About: Soloist is a social collaborative music sandbox where music makers can build songs with others, grow a following of their peers, and earn money via competitions and stream payouts. Soloist has been featured in 4 global tech conferences, and raised $142,000 from pitch competitions, grants, accelerators, and Elevate Ventures. Big announcement is that they are now launching on the App Store, so give it a download via?https://lnkd.in/gY7gdeus

Jag Start at IU Indianapolis is coming back and applications are still open! If you are an entrepreneur with a startup idea or have an existing business, we encourage you to apply! Jag Start is a 7 week long program that will help you workshop and create your pitch. You will be paired with a mentor to help craft your pitch. Jag Start ends with a pitch competition on April 14th. First place wins $2,500, second wins $1,500, and third wins $750 to put towards your business. All companies will receive exposure to the larger Indiana startup ecosystem to help build your networks and move your business forward! Deadline to apply is March 5th. Application: https://lnkd.in/gWZBTBY7

We had a great group of Individuals attend the Mira Awards this past weekend! IU alum company rScan was nominated and won Rising Entrepreneur of the Year, and current IU Innovates member Isaiah "Izzy" Branam's company Relate XR was nominated for a total of 4 categories. We are truly blessed with such a great group representing us and making a positive impact.

Build, Scale, Thrive with Startup Summer 2.0 hosted by The Mill 9 Weeks, Bloomington IN, $6,000 Stipend, Demo Day Finale. Startup Summer is back and better than ever! This summer we are accepting 15-20 students across 3 tracks (idea stage, MVP, early revenue) state wide for collegiate founders ready to take their startups to the next level. Here is a short list of what it will look like: ?? 9 Weeks (June 1st-Aug 1st) of Coaching and Programming ?? $6,000 stipend per founder so you can focus full-time on your venture ?? Demo Day in front VCs who could write your first investment check ?? Weekly social outings and group bonding ?? Post program support community + free Mill membership You can apply now down below, deadline is March 21st. https://lnkd.in/gkJpTwBJ IU Innovates Purdue Innovates The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame Shoemaker Innovation Center Ball State University

Join us for the live 3 Minute Thesis Final Event! ? This event challenges graduate students to present their thesis research in just three minutes, making it engaging and accessible to a general audience. Come enjoy refreshments as you watch the finalist presentations and celebrate the impactful research being conducted by IU graduate students. The event takes place on February 28th at 5pm. We hope to see you there! To RSVP and read additional information: https://lnkd.in/gaQvDP5j

Student Spotlight ?? Ella Sinawi (Founder) Organization: The Business of Music Club at IU About: The Business of Music Club at IU is a student-led organization that Ella founded her freshman year, in order to create a community for students interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. The club provides students with hands-on experiences, industry connections, and career insights through guest speakers, workshops, and collaborative projects amongst members. They have hosted conversations with professionals across various roles including A&R, marketing, music media, production, talent agencies, and more. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, manager, or industry executive, they aim to help students navigate the intersection of music and business in a meaningful way.

Today, Jack Saltel is giving a pitch at The Mill showcasing his company GradMeet! We have no doubt it will be a great afternoon filled with an abundance of networking and insight! ?

We're thrilled to have Indiana University as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress! Back in the U.S. for the first time since 2009, you won't want to miss this global event.?Reserve?your spot among global ecosystem builders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs today ?? www.gec.co #GEC2025 IU Innovates