Innovate Springfield cultivates entrepreneurial ventures, develops talent and serves as a thought leader for innovation in our region.

As one of the 15 hubs in the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), Innovate Springfield at the University of Illinois Springfield drives innovation, economic growth and workforce development throughout Illinois.

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Jul 02, 2025

UIS Innovation Center leasing space at Horace Mann to grow programs that support economic development

The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center will lease space at Horace Mann’s downtown Springfield campus to expand programs that support…

Jan 28, 2025

Innovate Springfield to host February events featuring serial entrepreneur Paul Magelli

Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, will host a series of events in February featuring Paul Magelli, a…

Jan 17, 2025

Top Hat Hackers Hackathon

Calling all tech innovators in Central Illinois! If you are a current University of Illinois Springfield student, University of Illinois System student, or…

Oct 23, 2024

Innovate Springfield to host pitch competition and keynote by former Redbox executive

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, will host a two-part event featuring a pitch competition and a…

Aug 28, 2024

Innovate Springfield partners to host “Founders, Failures and Fun” speaker series event

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, has teamed up with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and…

Feb 06, 2024

UIS’ Innovate Springfield and Illini Angels to conduct workshop on angel investing

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, will partner with Illini Angels to present an educational…