BuildIllinois
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BuildIllinois
Largest community of founders, builders, researchers, and creatives at UIUC. Organizes hackathons ($120K+ prizes), lightning talks, trips to Chicago/San Francisco, and networking events. Has brought Y Combinator and Sequoia Capital investors to campus.
Also known as: Build Illinois
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Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students · Institution Wide
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2026-07-13
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Phraze
AI education translation venture; BuildIllinois founder community alumnus (UIUC).
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