Venture Design Competitions and competitive opportunities for young entrepreneurs interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Students from all academic departments have assistance entering competitions and have access to events, workshops, mentoring and in-house competitions that enable them to test and refine their founder skills.
Lake Forest College Competitions
Our annual Venture Design Challenge provides a forum for Lake Forest College students to collaborate, develop, and pitch business and social venture ideas. Finalists pitch to local business leaders while competing for $10,000 in cash prizes. The competition is open to all students.
Davis Project for PeaceProjects for Peace is a resource for students to design grassroots projects that build peace. With $10,000 in funding, students can pursue their passion for social innovation and create real change.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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- Faculty
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- Requirements
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- Entrepreneurship Advisory Council
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- Chicago’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Oppenheimer Center