University Pitch Madness
The annual event brings together student entrepreneurs from universities throughout the U.S. Student founders pitch their business ideas in front of a live audience and panel of judges for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money. Click here to learn about the 2021 University Pitch Madness event.
Startup Clinic
Held once per quarter, the Startup Clinic aims to connect students, alumni and community members with entrepreneur clinicians specializing in startup stages of launch and growth.
Startup 101 with Bruce Leech
Have an idea for a business? Already have a business? Bruce Leech, CEC executive director, leads this ongoing workshop and shares his views on what it takes to start and sustain a business.
CEC Innovation Expo
This annual expo, held in February, recognizes selected DePaul students’ creativity, originality and ability to solve problems and discover new opportunities. During the expo, students showcase their new business ideas in front of an audience, which provides feedback and questions. All DePaul undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Venture Crawl
Tour incubator partners, meet with successful startup founders, and learn about the many resources available throughout Chicago's entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event takes place in March.