Future Founders recognized Illinois colleges and universities for their contributions to the entrepreneurial community at the 2nd Annual EntrepreneurshipU Awards on April 20 at the Chicago Connectory in the Merchandise Mart.
The EntrepreneurshipU Awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation at Illinois universities. The event recognized institutions from across the state that have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments, awarding representatives from 10 different colleges and universities.
“EntrepreneurshipU gives us the opportunity to recognize some of the game changers in the Illinois ecosystem who are pushing the boundaries of innovation to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs,” said Scott Issen, President & CEO, Future Founders.
Congratulations to the 2018 EntrepreneurshipU Award winners:
Entrepreneurship Professor of the Year
Outstanding Student Startups of the Year
Outstanding Entrepreneurial Mentors of the Year
Entrepreneurial Student Leader of the Year
Graduate Entrepreneurship Course of the Year
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Course of the Year
Top Collegiate Accelerator
Social Entrepreneurship Initiative of the Year
Campus Entrepreneurial Event of the Year
Entrepreneurship Club of the Year
Future Founders Partner of the Year
EntrepreneurshipU is made possible thanks to the generous support of Motorola Solutions Foundation (organizational founding sponsor), Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Capital One, The Coleman Foundation, The John E. & Jeanne T. Hughes Foundation, Keywell Foundation, Accenture, ChicagoNEXT, and World Business Chicago.
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