A one-day summit for Indiana college students who are curious about building, creating, and solving problems, whether through startups, corporate innovation, social impact, or new ways of thinking inside existing organizations.
This event brings students together with founders, operators, and innovation leaders from across the state to explore how entrepreneurial thinking drives change in any role.
What to Expect
No pitch required. No startup experience necessary.
Just real conversations, hands-on learning, and exposure to what’s possible beyond campus for all majors.
Throughout the day, students will have opportunities to:
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Learn from founders and innovators working across Indiana
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Participate in interactive workshops and discussions
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Explore how ideas turn into real businesses
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Connect with peers from universities across the state
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Discover pathways to future programs, funding, and support
Anchor & Accelerate: INnovation Challenge
presented by Roll Tack Ventures
In addition to summit sessions, students will have the opportunity to participate in a statewide Innovation Challenge, presented by Roll Tack Ventures, Butler University and CICP and sponsored by Butler Entrepreneurship, Notre Dame ESTEEM Graduate Program, IU Innovates, Purdue Mitch Daniels School of Business.
The Innovation Challenge gives student teams the chance to:
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Work on a real-world business problem
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Develop a startup concept and business model
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Pitch their idea to judges from industry and venture capital
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Compete for prizes and recognition
No prototype is required — this challenge is about problem-solving, creativity, and clear thinking, not polished products.
For more information and to register for the INnovation Challenge, click here!
Who Should Attend?
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Undergraduate or graduate students from any Indiana college or university
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Students curious about startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship
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Students interested in pitching ideas or joining cross-university teams
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Faculty or staff who support student entrepreneurs
You don’t need a startup. You don’t need a team. You just need curiosity.
A detailed agenda and information on the Innovation Challenge will be sent to registrants at a later date.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Summit proudly hosted by INtercollegiate Entrepreneurs, 16 Tech, CICP, Butler Entrepreneurship and powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
