Indiana University Bloomington students and other Monroe County residents with an interest in launching their own company are encouraged to apply for B-Start, an initiative of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. The five-month pre-accelerator program provides business development workshops and consultations with local experts. It concludes with a pitch competition. The deadline to apply is… Read more »
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Kelley MBA students win $15,000 for startup cosmetic company in Clapp IDEA Competition
A renewed appreciation for a natural cosmetics product used by women across Africa led two MBA students at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business to win the 2018 Clapp IDEA Competition, defeating more than 100 other student teams. Second-year students Awa Diaw, of New York City and originally from Senegal, and Chelsea Trotter, of Plano,… Read more »
IU at the 2018 TechPoint Mira Awards: IU students, alumni & their companies
The 2018 TechPoint Mira Awards will celebrate the state’s success stories in the technology sector. A record 205 applications were submitted, which were vetted by subject-matter experts and resulted in 116 finalists in 12 categories. We congratulate seven IU alumni and student- and alumni-launched companies nominated in six categories: New Startup of the Year tend.ly… Read more »
IU startups and experts in tech and entrepreneurship shine at The Combine
By Jason Whitney, manager of strategic partnerships, IU Research and Technology Corp. The Bloomington entrepreneurial and tech communities came together April 6-7 for the ninth installment of the annual Combine conference. What was rumored to be the best and biggest conference to date did not disappoint. More than 380 attendees packed the Monroe Convention Center… Read more »
IU students to compete for $15,000 during third annual Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge on April 11
Seventeen full-time Indiana University Bloomington students on eight teams will pitch their technological innovations to a panel of judges Wednesday, April 11, during the third annual Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge. A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to the top teams. Typically $10,000 is given for first place and $5,000 for second place,… Read more »
IU, IUPUI tech and startups to be highlighted at The Combine conference in Bloomington
Indiana University and IUPUI faculty, students and alumni will be in the spotlight at a Bloomington event for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, developers, community leaders, creatives and techies. The Combine is an annual conference that connects innovators across the Midwest. More than 1,500 people have attended the conference, which was established in 2010. The 2018 conference… Read more »
Why IoT? Why IU?
More than 1,000 people attended the grand opening of the Indiana IoT Lab on March 21. The lab is designed for new and established companies working in IoT, or the internet of things. IoT enables internet-connected devices placed in routine objects to send and receive data. Indiana University has a dedicated space at the Indiana… Read more »
Register for the fifth annual CEWiT Summit on the IU Bloomington campus
The Indiana University Center of Excellence for Women in Technology, or CEWiT, will host its fifth annual summit March 23-24. It is open to attendees of all experience levels and majors, including Bloomington community members not affiliated with the university. The summit offers breakout workshops, networking, an awards banquet and a keynote presentation from Blair… Read more »
The importance of mentors: Pushing entrepreneurs past their comfort zones
By Ellie Symes, CEO, The Bee Corp. Whenever I’m asked how I figured out how to start and run a business, the only answer I can provide is that mentors have helped me through the process. I am not just being humble. Mentorship is key to an entrepreneur’s success. Mentorship is serendipitous. I usually get… Read more »
IUPUI to host Feb. 9 kickoff event for education solutions pitch competition
The general public is invited to compete in the inaugural EduPitch competition, which will showcase solutions for the education market. Ideas can range from early ideation pitches to finished products ready to launch. A kickoff event has been scheduled for the IUPUI campus from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 9. It will be held in… Read more »