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2025 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market Friday, December 5 3:30pm-7:30pm Iowa State University Central Campus - Beardshear Hall - Ground Floor

Join us for a Festive Celebration of Student Entrepreneurship! ❄ Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of shopping, delicious treats, and supporting local student businesses at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on December 5, 2025! At the market, you’ll discover a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted gifts, food,…

Join us for a Festive Celebration of Student Entrepreneurship! ❄ Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of shopping, delicious treats, and supporting local student businesses at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on December 5, 2025! At the market, you’ll discover a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted gifts, food,…

Join us for a Festive Celebration of Student Entrepreneurship! ❄ Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of shopping, delicious treats, and supporting local student businesses at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on December 5, 2025! At the market, you’ll discover a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted gifts, food,…

ISU Startup Factory Demo Day Tuesday, December 9 5:30pm-8:00pm ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium // 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA

Calling all Startup Factory alumni, founders, mentors, and startup community supporters! Join us on Tuesday, December 9, to hear from ISU Startup Factory Cohort 18 for an exciting Demo Day event! Following founder presentations, stick around for a fun networking reception with drinks and appetizers to connect with founders and…

Calling all Startup Factory alumni, founders, mentors, and startup community supporters! Join us on Tuesday, December 9, to hear from ISU Startup Factory Cohort 18 for an exciting Demo Day event! Following founder presentations, stick around for a fun networking reception with drinks and appetizers to connect with founders and…

Calling all Startup Factory alumni, founders, mentors, and startup community supporters! Join us on Tuesday, December 9, to hear from ISU Startup Factory Cohort 18 for an exciting Demo Day event! Following founder presentations, stick around for a fun networking reception with drinks and appetizers to connect with founders and…

Start Something at Iowa State Info Session Tuesday, February 3 4:00pm-5:00pm SICTR Launch Pad

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

College-by-College Pitch Workshop Wednesday, February 4 4:00pm-5:30pm Student Innovation Center // Launch Pad

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

College-by-College Pitch Workshop Tuesday, February 10 4:00pm-5:30pm Student Innovation Center // Launch Pad

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshops, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab…

Start Something at Iowa State Info Session Wednesday, February 11 4:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Launch Pad

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

What will YOU start while at Iowa State University? Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that you think could be a great business? This information session is for you! During this short session, you will learn about all the resources that are offered to you for…

CYstarters Info Session Thursday, February 12 4:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 1133

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters!  Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters!  Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters!  Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 1 Monday, February 16 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 2 Tuesday, February 17 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 3 Wednesday, February 18 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 4 Thursday, February 19 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 5 Friday, February 20 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 6 Monday, February 23 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 7 Tuesday, February 24 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off: Day 8 Wednesday, February 25 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center, Room 3231

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! This event is open to all Iowa State students, no matter your major, because we believe that Entrepreneurship is for EVERYONE! This year, we have expanded to offer two days of pitching for students in the College of Engineering. Please register to pitch on either Monday, February 24,…

College-by-College Pitch Off Finale Thursday, February 26 2:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center Launch Pad

College-by-College Pitch Off Finale February 26, 2026 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad The College-by-College Pitch Off Finale is limited to those who compete and qualify in the College-by-College Pitch Off. The top-two finishers in each category (new idea and existing business) will automatically qualify…

College-by-College Pitch Off Finale February 26, 2026 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad The College-by-College Pitch Off Finale is limited to those who compete and qualify in the College-by-College Pitch Off. The top-two finishers in each category (new idea and existing business) will automatically qualify…

College-by-College Pitch Off Finale February 26, 2026 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad The College-by-College Pitch Off Finale is limited to those who compete and qualify in the College-by-College Pitch Off. The top-two finishers in each category (new idea and existing business) will automatically qualify…

CYstarters Info Session Wednesday, March 4 4:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 1118

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters! Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters! Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

Want to learn more about the cornerstone program for young entrepreneurs at Iowa State? Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters! Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for…

CYstarters Applications Due Sunday, March 15 12:00am-11:59pm Application Below

Speed up your Success this summer! CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their…

Speed up your Success this summer! CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their…

Speed up your Success this summer! CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator for Iowa State students or recent graduates to focus on their startup or business idea. Students will receive $6,500 for individual or up to $13,000 per student team for the opportunity to spend their summer dedicated to achieving their…

Smart Start Workshop Saturday, March 28 9:00am-4:00pm ISURP Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, March 28, 2026 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, March 28, 2026 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, March 28, 2026 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…