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Blaze Venture Challenge
University of Illinois Chicago
Observed 2026-10-08
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University of Illinois Chicago
Blaze Venture Challenge
The Blaze Venture Challenge is UIC's campus-wide pitch competition for early-stage, student-led ventures, run by UIC Innovation with UIC Business. It is the spring culmination of Spark Series.
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Source Summary
The Blaze Venture Challenge is UIC's campus-wide pitch competition for early-stage, student-led ventures, run by UIC Innovation with UIC Business. It is the spring culmination of Spark Series.
Claims Supported
- 2026 was the fourth annual Blaze Venture Challenge.
- Prizes were worth up to $5,000.
- 31 ideas were submitted and eight teams pitched at the finals.
Evidence Limits
Point-in-time capture of a public university page on 2026-10-08. Deadlines, prize amounts, and eligibility can change. This listing is researched and unclaimed.