iVenture Accelerator is an educational accelerator/incubator for the student entrepreneurs and their startups at the University of Illinois. It enables student-led startups to create economic and social value by supporting student entrepreneurs with knowledge, funding and access to world-class University of Illinois resources and alumni. The firm was launched in 2015 and supports and equips the students with the time, space, resources, and mentorship necessary to turn their idea into a scalable venture. The program is supported closely by the Colleges of Business, Engineering, Fine+Applied Arts, and School of Social Work. The firm provides full-time training during the summer and are continually supported through events, advising and funding throughout the academic year. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in Urbana, Illinois.