IU Innovates

Spend your summer building something that matters. We’re bringing back the IU Innovates Summer Innovation Internship for the second time—an 8-week, paid, in-person program for IU students and recent grads to stay in Bloomington and work on an innovation—technical, social, artistic, or otherwise. Last summer, students built real solutions, tested ideas, and helped shape what this program could become. This year, we’re building on that momentum with a team-based program—forming teams around selected ideas and problem statements. No idea? No problem. You do not need an existing project to apply. What you get: • Up to $3,200 stipend • 1:1 coaching + structured programming • Curated connections and resources • A collaborative, in-person innovation environment What to expect: • ~20 hours/week working from the Von Lee • Team-based progress toward a real solution • A final deliverable tied to your project Eligibility: • Current IU students (undergrad/grad/PhD) or Spring 2026 grads • Experience working on an innovation (past or present) • Must live in Bloomington May 20 – July 15 (fully in-person) • Open to domestic & international students • IU takes no equity or IP 📅 Apply by: April 6 at 11:59 PM 📩 Questions: tjparmer@iu.edu If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start something—this is it. https://lnkd.in/g5HqpFPf

Interested in joining a team of builders and change makers? Check out our new internship opportunity!

Huge thank you to IU Today for highlighting this exciting milestone for IU Innovates in Indianapolis! 📍�� We’re incredibly excited to continue growing and expanding access to mentorship, resources, and community for student entrepreneurs. We’re excited for what’s ahead. Take a moment to read and share with others! ♥️ https://lnkd.in/gHBuNAZY

A big milestone for entrepreneurship at IU Indianapolis! Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life and continues working to support the next generation of founders across the IU community. Read more about the launch: https://lnkd.in/g6swrPCp

Exciting momentum for entrepreneurship across Indiana University! Congratulations to the team at IU Innovates Indianapolis on the opening of their new space inside Hine Hall. We’re excited to see more Jags stepping into entrepreneurship and creating what’s next.

Founder Friday! 🌟💡 Student Spotlight: Nick Frische Business: BPN Solutions Class: Grad School About: BPN Solutions is an AI-first custom software and automation partner that helps organizations streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and enable data-driven decision-making. The company designs and builds modern web applications, systems integrations, dashboards, and internal tools, frequently incorporating AI, OCR, and workflow automation to reduce manual work. BPN Solutions is known for moving quickly, collaborating closely with stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions built on a modern technology stack. Whether launching new products, modernizing legacy processes, or connecting complex systems, BPN Solutions turns bold ideas into functional, production-ready software.

We’re hiring a Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at IU Innovates!📱📈 Do you want to be the one that posts this? 👀 This role supports content creation, short-form video, marketing strategy, and day-to-day storytelling across our entrepreneurial community - spotlighting student founders, amplifying key events, and capturing the energy and impact driving IU Innovates forward. Applications below ⬇️ Non-IU Employees: https://lnkd.in/gFknr2xG Current IU Employees: https://lnkd.in/gRqPGFGG Tag or share with someone who would be a great fit!✨

🚨 This Thursday at IU Innovates 🚨 Intern to CEO | Feb 26th | 5:30 PM 📍3rd Floor, Von Lee (517 E Kirkwood Ave) Join Nida Ansari (Karmic Founder) and Andy Balliet (Georgia-Pacific) as they share how to think like an "intrapreneur" while building a corporate career. If you’re exploring internships, leadership, or launching your own path - this room is for you.

Founder Friday! 🌟💡 Student Spotlight: Victor Schultz Business: Victor's Vintage Class: Senior About: Victor’s Vintage specializes in replicating and manufacturing discontinued parts for vintage cars. Founded in 2024, the company began by digitally modeling parts for the 1990–1992 Cadillac Brougham. Since then, Victor’s Vintage has developed over 30 products for a variety of cars and trucks, helping upgrade and sustain older vehicles.To date, Victor’s Vintage has completed more than 300 shipments to customers across seven different countries!

Research, told as a powerful story 🎤✨ Join us for Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) - where PhD students take years of research and distill it into just three minutes. 📅 February 27, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 IU Innovates – 3rd Floor The Von Lee Entrepreneurship Center 517 E Kirkwood Ave