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2023 CYstarters Demo Day Tuesday, August 1 3:00pm-6:30pm Research Park CORE Facility Atrium (1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA)

The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our eighth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…

The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our eighth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…

The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our eighth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…

Start Something While at Iowa State: Entrepreneurship Resources Tuesday, August 29 4:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 3231

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…

Start Something While at Iowa State: Entrepreneurship Resources Monday, September 11 4:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 3231

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…

ISU Innovation Prize Friday, September 15 - Saturday, September 16 ISU Research Park Core Facility Training Room // 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010

One Weekend, 3 Bold Challenges, An Abundance of Rewards Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16, 2023 The ISU Innovation Prize is an incentive competition at Iowa State University on the weekend of September 15 – September 15, 2023.  The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Start Something –…

One Weekend, 3 Bold Challenges, An Abundance of Rewards Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16, 2023 The ISU Innovation Prize is an incentive competition at Iowa State University on the weekend of September 15 – September 15, 2023.  The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Start Something –…

One Weekend, 3 Bold Challenges, An Abundance of Rewards Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16, 2023 The ISU Innovation Prize is an incentive competition at Iowa State University on the weekend of September 15 – September 15, 2023.  The Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Start Something –…

Pitch Workshop Tuesday, September 19 4:00pm-5:30pm Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad

Pitch Workshop Craft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond!  Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.

Pitch Workshop Craft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond!  Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.

Pitch Workshop Craft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond!  Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.

Fall Startup Pitch Competition Monday, September 25 - Thursday, September 28 3:00pm-5:00pm Student Innovation Center // Room 3231

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to…

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to…

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to…

Women Who Create Conference Wednesday, October 18 ISU Research Park Core Facility Training Room // 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010

The Women Who Create Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, women business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals of all genders who support women entrepreneurs for a full day of workshops and speakers aimed at growing their business. The Women Who Create Conference takes place at the Iowa State University Research Park Core Facility Training…

The Women Who Create Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, women business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals of all genders who support women entrepreneurs for a full day of workshops and speakers aimed at growing their business. The Women Who Create Conference takes place at the Iowa State University Research Park Core Facility Training…

The Women Who Create Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, women business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and individuals of all genders who support women entrepreneurs for a full day of workshops and speakers aimed at growing their business. The Women Who Create Conference takes place at the Iowa State University Research Park Core Facility Training…

SheTalks Wednesday, October 18 4:30pm-6:30pm ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium // 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA

Following the Women Who Create™ Conference, we invite the public to attend the uniquely inspiring SheTalks event: a community cocktail reception featuring six women who are creatively leading in their distinct fields. Taken from the Japanese-inspired Pecha Kucha, each presenter shows 20 slides, each for 20 seconds while telling their story. The event…

Following the Women Who Create™ Conference, we invite the public to attend the uniquely inspiring SheTalks event: a community cocktail reception featuring six women who are creatively leading in their distinct fields. Taken from the Japanese-inspired Pecha Kucha, each presenter shows 20 slides, each for 20 seconds while telling their story. The event…

Following the Women Who Create™ Conference, we invite the public to attend the uniquely inspiring SheTalks event: a community cocktail reception featuring six women who are creatively leading in their distinct fields. Taken from the Japanese-inspired Pecha Kucha, each presenter shows 20 slides, each for 20 seconds while telling their story. The event…