Kaplan Institute Tech Entrepreneurship & Prototyping Practicum

Hands-on venture acceleration practicum where student teams design, build, and test market-ready hardware and software solutions with Chicago industry mentors.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate or graduate standing across any Illinois Tech major
English language proficiency: English B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Venture concept pitch deck and prototype roadmap
Recommendation letters: Kaplan Institute mentor letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 project seed funding and 24/7 access to rapid prototyping and CNC fabrication labs
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Illinois Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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