Kaplan Institute Archive

  • Chances to Network During Innovation Day on December 1

    Chances to Network During Innovation Day on December 1

    Attend Innovation Day on Friday, December 1, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship! Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future, Innovation Day is the perfect opportunity to connect with our industry partners, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements! Register to attend here.

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  • Apply For Startup Accelerator Program By December 1 Deadline

    Apply For Startup Accelerator Program By December 1 Deadline

    The deadline to apply for the Startup Accelerator program is fast approaching December 1. Every spring semester, the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship collaborates with Stuart School of Business to offer this tailored program that equips students with the necessary tools and support to jump-start their ventures.

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  • Live Moldmaking Demo With Reynolds Advanced Materials on November 1

    Live Moldmaking Demo With Reynolds Advanced Materials on November 1

    Come to the Kaplan Institute on November 1 from 10 a.m. to noon for a live demonstration featuring Reynolds Advanced Materials, the trusted retail arm of Smooth-On silicone products. This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, artists, craftsmen, prop makers, designers, or just anyone curious about the magic of mold making and casting.

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  • Kaplan Institute Holds ‘The Future of Chicago Venture’ Panel Discussion on November 2

    Kaplan Institute Holds ‘The Future of Chicago Venture’ Panel Discussion on November 2

    On November 2 from 2–3:30 p.m., Kaplan Institute is excited to welcome a panel of experts from Chicago's tech innovation and venture community. Hear them share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of Chicago's venture landscape and gain valuable knowledge about emerging trends that are reshaping the city's entrepreneurial scene.

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  • Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development

    Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development

    Please join the Institute of Design in welcoming Mohamed Abdel-Kader, chief innovation officer and executive director for the Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub at the United States Agency for International Development, hosted by Weslynne Ashton, professor of environmental management and sustainability and co-director of the Food Systems Action Lab. Abdel-Kader will lead a presentation and discussion on “Innovation, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Challenges to International Development.” This event will take place on Wednesday, October 18, from 1–2 p.m. in Steelcase West of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship.

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  • Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on How to Build a Landing Page

    Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on How to Build a Landing Page

    Join the Kaplan Institute on October 5 from 12:40–1:50 p.m. where, in just one hour, you will learn how to create a landing page—a simple, single-page website—all you need to tap the market and test demand for your product or service. Doing a simple experiment to test demand for your offering is one of the requirements to apply for Kaplan Institute's Startup Accelerator in the spring. This hands-on workshop will show you a simple way to meet that requirement.

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  • Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute Next Tuesday, September 19

    Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute Next Tuesday, September 19

    Stop by the Metropolis Cafe located inside the Kaplan Institute between 12:45–1:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, for a free drink. You'll also have the opportunity to network and mingle with Illinois Tech's Camras Scholars along with trustees Doug Monieson, Pete Wilkins, and Mike Galvin during the hour.

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  • Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on Discovering Your Customer

    Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on Discovering Your Customer

    Join us at the Kaplan Institute on Thursday, September 7, and shift your perspective by learning how to become more customer-centric and avoid being overly focused on the solution to your problem.

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  • Want to Learn How to Build A Startup at Illinois Tech? Kaplan Institute Can Help.

    Want to Learn How to Build A Startup at Illinois Tech? Kaplan Institute Can Help.

    The Kaplan Institute is now accepting applications for their Startup Accelerator program in the spring. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and alumni are all invited to apply.

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  • Vitruv Manufacturing Conference Hosted at Kaplan Institute Tomorrow

    Vitruv Manufacturing Conference Hosted at Kaplan Institute Tomorrow

    All faculty and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Vitruv 2023 conference that the Italian Trade Agency - Chicago will be hosting at the Kaplan Institute. The conference is all about resilient, scalable, and secure manufacturing, which aligns perfectly with university priorities and future focus. It's an exciting opportunity for professionals and academics like yourselves to come together and explore the evolving industry landscape.

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