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
Jul 21, 2022
401 E. Washington Street building in downtown Springfield, future home of the UIS Innovation Center.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on...
Ene 28, 2022
There's a lot to look forward to in downtown Springfield with many major redevelopment projects currently underway.
The city is expecting to get its first...
Dic 30, 2021
A major redevelopment in the South Town neighborhood took its first step Tuesday as the committee of the whole sent to the full Springfield City Council ...
Ago 28, 2018
Innovate Springfield, a downtown Springfield innovation and business incubator, has become part of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) under an...