Kick off Innovation Week by indulging in a breakfast bar with gBETA at our Event Hall to celebrate our vibrant entrepreneurial community and honor the incredible achievements of startup founders. Be inspired as we present the prestigious FUSE Innovation Awards, and join us in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.
Collide, The Mill's signature event, returns to celebrate startups and innovation. This exciting gathering features networking opportunities, a startup pitch, fireside chat with a founder, and an engaging audience Q&A. Hosted by Pat East, Executive Director of The Mill, with more details TBA! Save the date to join us at Collide to immerse yourself in […]
The STARTedUP Foundation Innovation Bootcamp is designed specifically for local high school student founders. This invitation-only experience aims to equip students with the necessary tools to excel in Indiana’s statewide high school pitch competition, Innovate WithIN. STARTedUP empowers the next generation of innovators, supporting their journey towards success! This event is invitation-only.
Great startup stories start at Crossroads, now one of Indiana’s largest startup pitch competitions. The fall competition will feature eight of the state’s top pre-seed and seed startups vying for investment from The Mill’s Flywheel Fund. Finalists will be announced on September 25. Join us for an exciting afternoon! Indiana's rising star entrepreneurs will present […]
Interested in delving into the world of angel investing? Join us in the Classroom after the Crossroads Pitch Competition for an informative session on making successful early-stage startup investments! Our esteemed panel of experts will share invaluable insights and strategies.
The Community Innovation Awards showcase our community’s business stars. The Best Places to Work Awards recognize the area’s best employers. The Fast 15 Awards recognize the MVP employees who drive innovation at our companies. We’ll announce the winners and celebrate their success! Special thanks to our friends at Techpoint for sponsoring! This event is invitation-only for award […]
Now in its second year! IU Research and the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO) are proud to announce the 2023 IU Idea to Startup Pitch Competition. The competition will be an opportunity for IU faculty, staff and students to showcase their startup ideas and receive real-world insights from a panel of industry experts and […]
The Uplands Lean Network will hold a panel discussion and small-group workshop on LEAN processes and innovation around remote work. This event is open to the public, including Uplands LEAN Network members, LEAN practitioners, and anyone curious about LEAN methods and process improvement. Refreshments will be served!
Can you win $500 in two minutes? More importantly, could your startup benefit from a 1:1 personalized business counseling session with a financial expert? The Spark Speed Pitch Competition is the ticket! Take three steps: 1) Apply by uploading your executive summary by September 28. 2) Meet with a rep from our awesome sponsor, German […]
The Tech Center is a dream years in the making, and now it's becoming a reality! Come down to the Trades District and join John Fernandez and others as we commemorate progress and unveil the next steps. Then stick around for appetizers, drinks, and music at The Mill to celebrate our fifth birthday.
Join us for food, drink, live music, and a community celebration! Can you believe The Mill's doors have been open five years? We've already seen so much innovation, growth, and change in our ecosystem. We're proud to play a role in building a diverse, dynamic economy for our region. We'll celebrate our first five years […]
Open to the public! The City of Bloomington is holding their Innovation Celebration to honor all of the innovative initiatives brought forth across Bloomington in the past year. Learn about the exciting new ideas being implemented, network with community leaders, and get inspired!