Wednesday, July 17th

Inclusive Innovators Summit








The Inclusive Innovators Summit will bring together Midwest graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with academic and entrepreneurial leaders to build insights and solutions for inclusive engagement in research commercialization and science entrepreneurship.


Wednesday July 17th, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Siebel Center for Design

1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820


This summit is a program of the NSF I-Corps Great Lakes Region Hub

The Inclusive Innovators Summit - Objectives 

 Exposing early-career innovators to commercialization concepts and expert resources

Sharing best practices in attracting, retaining, and supporting under-represented innovators

                      Building community among academics interested in translation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship

Creating connections between diverse academic innovators and the entrepreneurial ecosystem

The Venue

Siebel Center for Design

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

1208 S 4th St

Champaign, IL 61820

Lodging and Travel

Hotel Block Information for the Conference 


AIR TRAVEL

American Airlines, there are daily flights to and from Chicago O'Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth. 

Willard Airport | 1 Airport Rd., Savoy | 217-244-8604 | View Website

Meals

Complimentary Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and  Happy Hour Appetizers will be provided to in-person event registrants.

Registration is Open Now!

Program Collaborators: