Calling all tech innovators in Central Illinois!
If you are a current University of Illinois Springfield student, University of Illinois System student, or a recent graduate of any of our university campuses, or any campus connected to the Illinois Innovation Network, you are invited to join us at the Top Hat Hackers Hackathon on February 12t
WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, will host a two-part event featuring a pitch competition and a keynote address by Mark Achler, a venture capitalist and former senior vice president at Redbox.
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Founders, Failures, and Fun
Founders Failures and Fun

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, has teamed up with the Abra
WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, has teamed up with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, NPR Illinois, Sangamon CEO, Illinois Ventures and iVenturED to present the speaker series event “Founders, Failures and Fun.”
WHEN: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Sangamon CEO

Official Membership
Innovate Springfield Resources
Events
Innovate Springfield Events
Angel Investing | Startup Valuation
Angel Investing
Startup Valuation
with Venture partner Bruce Sommer
Register for the Angel Investing | Startup Valuation here.
In this session you will learn:
First Friday Breakfast
Community partners & iSPI members,
Join us for networking and breakfast from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. on the first Friday of every month. This event is free; however, registration is encouraged to ensure that we have enough food and seating. If you have any questions please contact:
Lindsey Kurfman at innovatespringfield@uis.edu