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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Feb 02, 2024

UIS launches a new high-tech lab and class allowing high school students to develop innovative products

University of Illinois Springfield, in collaboration with Innovate Springfield, its dynamic business incubator in downtown Springfield, is creating a new high…

Nov 13, 2023

Innovate Springfield’s Sangamon CEO program starts mentor matching program for high school students

Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, is partnering with the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (…

Oct 26, 2023

UIS’ Innovate Springfield to host a discussion on “The Next Technology Revolution”

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln will…

Sep 21, 2023

Innovate Springfield to host a new business startup educational series for inspiring entrepreneurs

Innovate Springfield (iSPI), the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator located in downtown Springfield, will host a new business startup…

Sep 19, 2023

Sangamon CEO program to become a part of Innovate Springfield, UIS’ downtown business incubator

The Sangamon CEO program is joining Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, as part of an agreement with…

Aug 31, 2023

'Dream big' about future growth

The following is a guest column written by Robert Kerr, executive director of innovation and opportunity at the University of Illinois Springfield, that was…