Welcome to CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
StartUp Showcase
LoDgic Coworking Event Hall
10.23.2024 Dinner & Networking @5PM
Unleash
the power of Startups.
The Startup Showcase is a community event designed to present and celebrate local startups through brief, impactful presentations by emerging teams. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for attendees to gain inspiration, insight, and education on transforming concepts into viable ventures. Following the presentations, there will be a networking session and a Q&A segment, allowing participants to engage with like-minded individuals and explore booths showcasing the projects discussed during the event.
Our goal is to inspire attendees and encourage them to pursue their creative ideas within a supportive and educational environment. The Startup Showcase is an opportunity to form meaningful connections, learn from others, and cultivate a mindset of curiosity and growth. We believe that individuals with this mindset have the potential to drive transformative change in the Urbana-Champaign community.
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BakeLab Pâtisserie
FOUNDING PARTNER
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Lodgic Coworking
FOUNDING PARTNER
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IVenture Accelerator
NETWORK PARTNER
Meet the Presenters
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Nathan Lilly
LX Construction
3D Concrete Printing Home Builder
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Marissa Siero
DT Development Group
Downtown Development Group is leading the creation of a new downtown for Savoy, Illinois, committed to making the community's shared vision the core of every decision through data-driven planning and active engagement
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Jeff Yockey
Trails of the Grand Prairie
The Trails of the Grand Prairie is a local nonprofit advocacy organization developing a Rail Trail Network across Central and East Central Illinois
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Marc Changnon
CobraVenture @ Parkland
CobraVenture supports Parkland College students in launching businesses through workshops, mentorship, and a pitch showcase offering up to $3,000 seed money
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Aaditya Voruganti
TerraVortex
Ai Visual Guidance software
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Nick Militello
Omnipher
Omnipher makes personal care containers that fit in your wallet to ensure you always have your essentials when you need them.
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Oscar Azofeifa
PowerBox Technology LLC
We help factories modernize their electrical systems with our modular energy platform, so they can be more productive and reliable.
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Sayuj Jain
DataPull
DataPull is a B2B sales data provider that specializes in E-commerce and SMB businesses -
Philip Montgomery
Geni
We are an AI platform that allows teachers to take boring assignments that no kid wants to do and transform them into fun, personalized experiences
Join us For the Evening
1807 S. NEIL ST. Champaign IL 61820
5:00 PM………..Dinner & Networking
6:00 PM………..Part I Showcase
6:45 PM………..Break & Intermission
7:00 PM………..Part II Showcase
7:30 PM………...Networking & Dessert
WHY?
We believe our community stands on the threshold of significant transformation. As Champaign-Urbana navigates the changes brought about by the post-pandemic era, there is a unique opportunity to cultivate an ecosystem of innovators committed to fostering growth, education, connection, and mutual encouragement. When individuals with a shared vision come together with a spirit of openness and a commitment to learning, profound change can occur within the community. Our aim is to establish an environment where innovation thrives without the constraints of judgment or fear of pursuing ambitious ideas. Start Up City represents the beginning of our collective journey toward reshaping the world through creativity and innovation.
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