Where breakthrough companies get discovered
Early access to vetted, market‑ready startups from Big Ten research universities. Two focused days of high‑signal pitches, keynotes, and meaningful networking in a curated investor room.
- Curated deal flow High-signal companies ready to raise.
- Direct to what’s next Biotech, climate, AI, quantum, advanced manufacturing.
- The right room Founders, venture firms, corporates, commercialization leaders.
- Built for velocity Pitches, panels, and structured networking that convert.
Connecting investors to a research and venture ecosystem built to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world companies.
The Venture Network
Connects the people, capital, deal flow, and startup expertise.
- Curated investor access
- Cross-campus deal flow
- Startup-building expertise
The Academic Alliance
Provides the research scale, talent, resources, and commercialization infrastructure.
- World-class research output
- Top-tier talent and labs
- Commercialization pathways
INVESTORS & VENTURE FIRMS
Meet the investors coming to see what’s next.
Early-stage investors from leading venture firms and investment organizations will be represented at the Showcase.
registration is by invitation only
Are you an investor and interested in attending?
- Meet 60 curated university-affiliated startups
- Get early access to breakthrough technologies
- Connect directly with founders and venture leaders
- Discover opportunities across high-growth sectors
- Tap into the Big Ten innovation ecosystem
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
The Showcase is supported by its generous sponsors and the 19 Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions. For more details and a full description of benefits at each sponsorship tier, download the prospectus.
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