The University of Illinois Springfield is increasing its support for the Springfield community by creating a new downtown Innovation Center. This will be a place where collaboration happens and partnerships grow.

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.

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Aug 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…
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…