Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center and the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute are joining forces to bring campus and community members together to highlight local entrepreneurial activity. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, our Innovation Fest will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 4:30-6 PM in the L. A. Pittenger Student Center’s Ballroom.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a student eager to explore opportunities, or a community member invested in the future of entrepreneurial behaviors, Innovation Fest is your launchpad for inspiration and collaboration. Visitors will be given E-Bucks to “vote” on their favorite idea.
In addition to youth, community, and campus innovators, we will be highlighting some of Ball State’s most innovative programs.
This event celebrates innovation by showcasing groundbreaking ideas and high-impact programs designed to empower the next generation of change-makers. If you are a Ball State student, faculty, or staff member who has a side hustle or business idea that tackles a problem in an innovative or creative way and are interested in participating, please contact Candy Dodd at cdodd@bsu.edu no later than Friday, November 14, 2025.
*NOTE: Participants are not allowed to sell any good or services. A table will be provided for you to display any marketing materials you may have. Space is limited.
This event is free and open to the public.