The following story was published by the Springfield Business Journal on May 27, 2026.

Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have partnered to expand access to specialized research and innovation space in Springfield, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups and small organizations across central Illinois.

The two institutions will collaborate for the next 10 years to promote and provide access to facilities that support biomedical, biochemical and chemical research.

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