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ID8: 
 
A Community-Based Innovation Forum

ID8 is a non-profit, community-focused platform for ideation and innovation. Our programs are dedicated to bringing together the diverse talents and resources of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and surrounding communities to discover and share early-stage ideas that aim to solve real-world problems. These events are an open invitation to students, faculty, local business leaders, and community members to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on projects that have the potential to make a meaningful impact on society.

Past and Future Events

  • ID8 Fest
    ID8 Fest
    Tue, Oct 07
    Champaign
    Oct 07, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Champaign, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Open Mic for Ideas with Impact Have an idea you’d like to share? Interested in joining existing projects and contributing your skills? Or just curious to explore the world of ideation? Join us at id8fest - a space to innovate, connect, and grow ideas that make a difference.
  • ID8 Showcase Event
    ID8 Showcase Event
    Sat, Oct 18
    Champaign
    Oct 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Champaign, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Spend an Afternoon with Ideas in Action Join us for an inspiring afternoon with like-minded people and get a behind-the-scenes look at what ID8 alumni companies are working on. Whether you’d like to support their ventures, explore new ideas, or simply see the impact our community is creating, this
  • ID8 Greenhouse Workshop: Rethink At-Home and Nursing Care
    ID8 Greenhouse Workshop: Rethink At-Home and Nursing Care
    Sat, Dec 07
    Rm1005, Beckman Institute, UIUC
    Dec 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Rm1005, Beckman Institute, UIUC, 405 N Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
  • ID8 Fest: A Community-Based Innovation Forum (Kickoff Event)
    ID8 Fest: A Community-Based Innovation Forum (Kickoff Event)
    Wed, Sep 18
    Lodgic Workplace
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lodgic Workplace, 1807 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    ID8 Fest is dedicated to bringing together the diverse talents and resources of Urbana-Champaign to explore early-stage ideas that aim to solve real-world problems.
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