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 entrepreneurs develop impactful businesses.
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 entrepreneurial ventures, develop talent, and serve as a thought leader for innovation in our region.
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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…
Jul 21, 2022
401 E. Washington Street building in downtown Springfield, future home of the UIS Innovation Center.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on…
Jan 28, 2022
There's a lot to look forward to in downtown Springfield with many major redevelopment projects currently underway.
The city is expecting to get its first…
Dec 30, 2021
A major redevelopment in the South Town neighborhood took its first step Tuesday as the committee of the whole sent to the full Springfield City Council …
Aug 28, 2018
Innovate Springfield, a downtown Springfield innovation and business incubator, has become part of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) under an…