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Submission

Complete the Illinois Innovation Venture Fund - Expression of Interest via the Submission Form.

The form must be completed in one sitting. It will take about 45 minutes to complete.  Here is a sample of the questions on the form.

Please be prepared to write brief summaries on the company including its product/service, business financials, market opportunity, competition, the team and its impact in Illinois. 

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