The University of Illinois Springfield is deepening its commitment to the success and vitality of the Springfield community through the purchase of a three-story, 24,600-square-foot property located near the Illinois State Capitol at 401 E. Washington St. The building will serve as the new home of the UIS Innovation Center.

As one of the 15 hubs in the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), the UIS Innovation Center will be designed as a space to drive innovation, economic growth and workforce development throughout Illinois. In particular, the UIS Innovation Center will cultivate diverse entrepreneurial ventures, foster policy and social change, develop talent, leverage collaboration and serve as a leader for inclusive innovation and economic development.

Innovation Center Events

As the future home of Innovate Springfield (iSPI), below are upcoming professional development events happening at the university-led social innovation and business incubator's current location in downtown Springfield.


Innovation Center News

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Aug 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 31, 2023
University of Illinois Springfield Executive Director of Innovation and Opportunity Robert Kerr was on Sports Radio 1450's AM Springfield with Sam Madonia to…
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…
Dec 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…
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…