Innovate Springfield cultivates entrepreneurial ventures, develops talent, and serves as a thought leader for innovation in our region.
Innovate Springfield is the university-led business incubator at the University of Illinois Springfield. It's also a hub of the Illinois Innovation Network—supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening the workforce, and driving economic growth across Illinois.
Events, Workshops, and Entrepreneur Resources
Stay Connected to Springfield’s Innovation Community
Continuing education, networking opportunities and hands-on workshops at Innovate Springfield can help our Springfield community grow. Check out our calendar of events and register for an upcoming event today!
Social Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation
Building Healthy, Inclusive Communities Through Innovation
Innovate Springfield is a catalyst for entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in central Illinois. Located in downtown Springfield, we bring together startups, creators, and social changemakers in a collaborative environment where ideas become viable businesses and solutions strengthen communities.
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News
Sep 21, 2023
Innovate Springfield (iSPI), the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator located in downtown Springfield, will host a new business startup...
Sep 19, 2023
The Sangamon CEO program is joining Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, as part of an agreement with...
Ago 31, 2023
The following is a guest column written by Robert Kerr, executive director of innovation and opportunity at the University of Illinois Springfield, that was...
Ago 03, 2023
Ben Hage (also known as Nabih Elhajj) has been named director of Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator located in...
Jul 19, 2023
Robert Kerr of Springfield will lead the development of the new University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center in downtown Springfield as executive...
Dic 06, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield has officially purchased the downtown building that will serve as the new home of the UIS Innovation Center. The...