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The Startup Studio

At Startup Studio, we’re here to train you how to build something that people want.

Whether you're ready to launch a startup or simply eager to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset, the Startup Studio equips you with the tools, skills, and support to transform your ideas into reality.

Participate in our programs as you work your way through the startup creation process. We close each academic year with our flagship Pitch Tank Competition as the culmination of our program.


Our Mission

Build What People Want

We believe the best businesses are born from solving real-world problems. At Startup Studio, we’re here to help you turn your vision into a reality that makes a difference.

Our Goals

Launch Companies

We created a versatile framework that equips teams with the skills to launch their companies, regardless of industry.

Teach the Entrepreneurial Mindset

We inspire students to think innovatively, tackle challenges and build confidence by applying entrepreneurial thinking—because teaching entrepreneurship matters, even for those not pursuing startups themselves.


Our Approach

Explore our four-phase, entrepreneurial framework from exploration to business acceleration.

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Explore: Early Stage Exploration

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Test: Iterate

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Get Started

Got a startup idea? Let’s build it.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step, your journey begins here. Submit your idea below to get started.

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Our Team

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Shivani (Chokshi) Bhojwani

Startup Incubation Manager & Adjunct Faculty

[email protected]

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André Guardia

Program Manager of the Catalyst Fund

[email protected]

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Maryam Saleh

Executive Director

Kaplan Institute, IIT

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Don DeLoach

Executive-in-Residence & Adjunct Faculty

Kaplan Institute, IIT

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Nik Rokop

Professor of Entrepreneurship

Stuart School of Business, IIT


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