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BuildIllinois
Also known as: Build Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, Illinois
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- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Semester
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
Medium confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
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.
Key Details
- Founded: 2023
- Membership: 1,000+ students
- Founder: Ishan Deshpande
- Partners: Y Combinator (college tour), Sequoia Capital, Google, Startup Exchange
- Notable alumni: Phraze (AI education translation, founded by former member)
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