iSPI Military Veteran Entrepreneur Monthly Meet-Up
About the Event
In order to serve those who have served our country better, iSPI will be hosting a monthly hybrid "iSPI Military Veteran Entrepreneur Monthly Meet-Up" as a way to bring veterans (as well as active military and their spouses) in the Innovate Springfield and greater community together to share their experiences as entrepreneurs, discuss resources they can leverage when starting and running a business, and provide to support for those encountering challenges on their entrepreneurial journey…all with the goal of being stronger together!
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Contact UIS Innovation Center
Contact Us
Phone: 217-206-8671
Email: innovatespringfield@uis.edu
About Us
Our Mission
The mission of Innovate Springfield is to position the communities we serve for sustainable economic and social success by cultivating entrepreneurial ventures, fostering policy and social change, developing talent and leveraging collaboration.
Our Vision
To be a leader for inclusive innovation and economic development.
Innovate Springfield
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.
The University of Illinois Springfield has officially purchased the downtown building that will serve as the new home of the UIS Innovation Center. The purchase of the three-story, 24,600-square-foot building located near the Illinois State Capitol at 401 E. Washington St., was completed on Nov. 18, 2022.
Scheduled to open in 2025, the UIS Innovation Center will serve central Illinois as part of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) to drive innovation, economic growth and workforce development across the state.
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