A key component of the I-Core experience is a semester-long, cross-functional project where student teams collaborate with local businesses to develop a business plan for a new product or service. Guided by Kelley Indianapolis faculty, students analyze the company, target market, customer needs, and financial requirements before making a final recommendation on whether the idea should be pursued. This hands-on approach provides fresh perspectives and practical solutions while reinforcing core business principles.

Your gift can enrich a student’s I-Core experience in a number of vital ways—including, but not limited to:

• Providing scholarships for students, helping ease the burden of financial strain
• Funding our I-Core coordinator position: a faculty member who organizes, coordinates, and establishes partnerships so students have an effective and memorable I-Core experience
• Supporting a mentorship program, which enables I-Core liaisons to assist and work with current teams
• Contributing to professional development for our I-Core faculty, helping improve collaboration and teamwork skills

Thank you for helping Kelley Indianapolis continue this long and proud tradition of educating the next generation of business leaders!

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.

In July 2024, IUPUI became Indiana University Indianapolis and is no longer affiliated with Purdue University. The IU Foundation is in the process of updating all fund titles and fund descriptions to reflect this change. Effective July 2024, even though IUPUI may be mentioned on this page, gifts to this fund will be administered by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Indiana University Indianapolis.