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Nov
12

DePaul Alumni Release Their First iPhone Game in New Startup

Arthur Mortega (CDM '08) and Christopher Ingebrigtsen (CDM '08) are both recent DePaul graduates from the Game Development Program that is part of the College of Computing and Digital Media. Together they are a part of a new game development startup called Metamoorephosis Games.

Nov
03

Restaurant Stirs Up Buzz Via Viral Marketing

Kevin Walters, a New York small business owner, grew revenues for his restaurant and jazz club by using word-of-mouth marketing techniques at a time when many dining and nightlife establishments in the city are struggling.

 

Oct
27

Universities: Incubators of Entrepreneurial Talent

Did you know that students that take entrepreneurship classes are more likely to innovate products, services, or production techniques upon graduation? Entrepreneurship programs at universities are a recent phenomenon and a growing trend leading to great results.


Oct
12

InNUvation's Entrepreneur Idol 2009

Entrepreneur Idol is the annual undergraduate business idea pitch competition held at Northwestern University. Over 30 teams from 8 different universities participated last year with prizes valued at over $25,000. 

Oct
01

2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition

The 2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition launches October 5, 2009, and seeks students with ingenious ideas to change the world.  Undergraduate and graduate level students from any university or college in the world are eligible to enter. Register now for your chance to win $50,000.

Aug
18

DePaul University's Center for Creativity and Innovation is Hosting Its Third Annual Creativity and Innovation Conference

DePaul University's Third Annual Creativity and Innovation Conference is called Innovating the Upturn:  Creating the Future. It will happen on September 17, 2009 from 9:00am-4:00pm in the DePaul University Conference Center at 1 E. Jackson, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL.

 

Aug
12

Global Security Challenge Most Promising Security Idea 2009

Have an idea to solve a security problem?  The Global Security Challenge (GSC) Most Promising Security Idea award aims to encourage, support and promote researchers, innovators and infant companies who have an idea for a security solution.

Jul
02

Behind the Scenes of the Students for Entrepreneurs (S4E) Scholarship

Becca Berkenstadt, Marketing Intern at the Coleman Center and President of S4E, shares her behind the scenes perspective on what it was like to give away the S4E Scholarship for the second consecutive year.

Jun
25

Work with TV Star Kelly Ripa

Are you a struggling woman entrepreneur?  Are you looking for your big break?  If so, visit the casting call for a new reality show hosted by Kelly Ripa. 

Jun
24

Lessons from BrandSmart 2009 - Installment 1

Amanda Hansen, Marketing Intern at the Coleman Center, shares her takeaways from a recent Chicago American Marketing Association event, BrandSmart 2009: Brands @ Work. 

Jun
01

Homeland Security Products and Services Business Plan Competition

The Illinois Homeland Security Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (HSIEC) at Northwestern University is launching a Business Plan Competition for Illinois-based businesses with Homeland Security products and services. Small businesses and start-ups in Illinois may compete for a $15,000 grand prize and a $5,000 second prize cash award.

May
26

MIT Enterprise Forum 2009 Whiteboard Challenge

Your idea.  Five minutes.  $5,000 in cash prizes.  Enter today!