UPCOMING EVENTS

Crossroads Collegiate Pitch Competition Application Deadline

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Are you a Hoosier college student with a startup based in Indiana, or do you know someone who is? Crossroads Collegiate Pitch Competition is where student startups get noticed by potential investors, mentors, talent, and more! Last year students from across the state of Indiana applied, and Indiana Wesleyan’s Andre Harakas took home the $ […]

A Virtual Fireside Chat with Luke Cooper

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The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership is excited to bring back one of the incredible keynote speakers from Founder Factory 2021! Luke Cooper will join us for a Virtual Fireside Chat to celebrate Black History Month. Luke is a serial entrepreneur, growth leader, and merger lawyer, as well as a partner at San Francisco […]

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Innovate WithIN 2022 Pitch Competition Application Deadline

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Dream big. Win bigger. The Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition is open to everyone aged 14-18 that lives (or attends school) in Indiana. Applications are open now! After applying, you should receive an email from Instructure (STARTedUP Foundation Canvas) that will invite you to sign up for our submission portal. Submissions are due February 4th, 2022. […]

Crossroads Pitch Competition Application Deadline

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The Pitch Competition for Indiana’s Brightest Stars Here at The Mill, we’re on a mission to launch and accelerate startups. Crossroads attracts Indiana’s rising talent and charts a course to success for early stage startups. Join us—to pitch, judge, sponsor, or watch the finals—and see what the excitement is about! PRIZES The winner takes home […]

Elevate Origins Spring 2022 Cohort Application Deadline

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Virtual group learning, one-on-one coaching, and live pitch practice for pre-seed and seed startups. Two distinct tracks: – Pre-Seed Track: This track is specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs who may not have a business idea yet, or for startups that have not yet generated revenue. It is also for entrepreneurship instructors/faculty who are looking to supplement […]

Supplier Diversity 101

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We have all heard the concerns about supply chain disruptions due to the global pandemic and workforce shortages. One way to combat this issue is diversifying your company’s supply chain. Not only is diversifying your supply chain helpful in creating more resiliency, it also leads to more competitive bids, innovative solutions, and supports your company’s […]

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Elevate Nexus Regional Pitch Competition Application Deadline

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Save the Date – Regional Pitch Competition Applications Opening Oct. 11 Elevate Nexus will host its upcoming Nexus Regional Pitch Competitions in person this fall (exact locations will be announced soon). • Northern Region: November 16 • Central Region: November 17 • Southern Region: November 18 Pre-seed competition winners receive $20,000 investments while seed competition […]