Innovation Week Bloomington 2026
Bloomington's action week where ideas and inspiration become action. Hosted by The Mill, Innovation Week brings together founders, investors, creatives, students, and civic leaders. Four themed days: HealthTech (Tuesday), GovTech (Wednesday), AI (Thursday), and Creative Arts + Block Party (Friday). Features keynotes, Amplify Sessions, panels, workshops, demos, networking receptions, and the Trades District Block Party. Free Festival Pass opens access to all sessions.
Event Details
- Date
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST
- Location
- The Mill & Trades District, BloomingtonBloomington, Indiana
- Price
- Free
Target Audience
Associated Funding Resources
These organizations are involved with this event as hosts, sponsors, judges, or partners.
The Dimension Mill
The Dimension Mill is Bloomington's innovation hub supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Programs include: Crossroads pitch competitions for cash prizes and investor exposure; ReBoot for entrepreneurship exploration; 90 Days to Scale accelerator for teams already building; PROPELS Accelerator to commercialize NSWC Crane technology; Sales Accelerator for 25% revenue growth; Indiana Uplands 8-week accelerator; and Cohorts focusing on product-market fit and financials. Partners include Elevate Ventures, gener8tor, IU Ventures, and Flywheel Fund.
Elevate Ventures
Elevate Ventures is the #1 most active early-stage VC in the Great Lakes Region and top 10 in the United States. They invest in high-potential, cross-sector innovation companies throughout Indiana. Elevate provides funding and guidance for entrepreneurs at every stage from Pre-Seed through Series A, with a focus on founders who exhibit grit, creativity, and coachability building clear solutions to real pain points.
About This Event
Bloomington's action week where ideas and inspiration become action. Hosted by The Mill, Innovation Week brings together founders, investors, creatives, students, and civic leaders. Four themed days: HealthTech (Tuesday), GovTech (Wednesday), AI (Thursday), and Creative Arts + Block Party (Friday). Features keynotes, Amplify Sessions, panels, workshops, demos, networking receptions, and the Trades District Block Party. Free Festival Pass opens access to all sessions.
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