Bloomington, IN hosted the third-most Global Entrepreneurship Week events in the nation
Among the most talked-about events this year were the City Robotics Challenge and the Collegiate Founders Summit.
What comes to mind when you think of Bloomington, IN? Is it that the city is home to Indiana University and its resurgent football team that is in the first-ever College Football Playoff?
During the recent Global Entrepreneurship Week, Bloomington showcased its growing role as an innovation hub with its biggest Innovation Week yet, attracting more than 700 participants to 35 events across seven venues where they celebrated technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
In fact, Bloomington hosted the third-most Global Entrepreneurship Week events in the nation and clearly led the State of Indiana.
A central goal of Innovation Week was to demonstrate that Bloomington is a community where big ideas thrive. This vision is shared by Indiana University (IU), one of the week’s most important partners. IU Innovates, the university’s entrepreneurship center, and IU Ventures, the university’s venture capital arm, hosted and participated during several events during the week, highlighting their roles in advancing Bloomington’s innovation ecosystem.
This partnership bridges the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that students and faculty are integral contributors to Bloomington’s growth.
Among the most talked-about events this year was the City Robotics Challenge, a competition that brought middle and high school students together to code, program, and drive robots. Another standout event was the Collegiate Founders Summit that gathered university student entrepreneurs from across Indiana to exchange ideas and build connections.
To learn more about the Bloomington Innovation Week, click on this guest column in The Herald-News.
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