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Applications Open for Cohort 1 of Resurgence Cleantech Accelerator

July 27, 2023
by Caroline Thies News

The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation announced the launch of ‘Resurgence’ Cleantech Accelerator on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Startups participating in this accelerator will gain access to business training, premier facilities, mentorship, funding opportunities, and more over the course of nine months and three modules of material.

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Completion of Innovation and Research Park Final Wet Lab Buildout Aided by $2 Million in State Matching Funds

June 23, 2023
by Caroline Thies NewsUncategorized

Rosalind Franklin University (RFU) recently announced the completion of the final buildout of 14,000 square feet of wet lab space in its Innovation and Research Park (IRP). Funds awarded in October 2021 by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), were paired with $2 million from RFU.

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Illinois AgTech Accelerator Launches Fifth Cohort with Five Startups

Illinois AgTech Accelerator Completes Fifth Cohort

June 7, 2023
by Caroline Thies EventsNews

The Illinois AgTech Accelerator kicked off the 2023 gener8tor AgTech cohort on March 20 and concluded the program at a showcase event on June 6.

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Congrats to the 2023 VentureCat Winners

June 5, 2023
by Caroline Thies EventsNews

VentureCat selected 25 of Northwestern University’s most promising startup teams from five different tracks to compete in semi-finals for more than $325,000 in prize money.

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Welcome to SIU’s New Economic Development Leaders that Foster Entrepreneurship, Business Growth

June 3, 2023
by Caroline Thies News

For decades, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development has provided help to area businesses in countless ways. Several new leaders have joined the team, bringing decades of experience and expertise.

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What’s Cooking in Northwestern’s Startup Hub: Crain’s Daily Gist Podcast

May 25, 2023
by Caroline Thies News

A recent episode of Crain’s Daily Gist featured host Amy Guth checking in with Mike Raab, the executive director of The Garage at Northwestern. The podcast discussed the university’s student startup competition, Venturecat, including chats with some of the semifinalists.

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Congrats to the 2023 Cozad New Venture Challenge Winners

April 20, 2023
by Caroline Thies EventsNewsUncategorized

Over 40 sponsored prizes amounting to $300,000 were awarded to Cozad startup teams. The campus-wide competition kicked off in early February with over 100 competing teams representing 11 colleges.

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Illinois Ventures Launches Illini Angels Investment Network

March 2, 2023
by Caroline Thies NewsResources

The University of Illinois System’s venture capital arm and prominent alumni join forces to finance, support, and mentor early-stage companies with university roots.

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State of Illinois Announces SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Program Details

November 18, 2022
by Caroline Thies NewsResources

The State of Illinois announced plans to actualize a $5 million grant match program for businesses that have received federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

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IIN Innovation Awards August 17 — Nominations Due August 1

June 28, 2022
by Cheri Soliday News

Applications/nominations due August 1. Awards presentation is on August 17. The IIN Innovation Awards celebrate advances in research, technology commercialization and education across the IIN’s 15 hubs. Faculty awards will be presented in multiple categories, and student awards will be given in an open competition.

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Recent News

  • Application Open for NSF SBIR/STTR Sprint Proposal Development Training
  • Applications Open for Cohort 1 of Resurgence Cleantech Accelerator
  • Completion of Innovation and Research Park Final Wet Lab Buildout Aided by $2 Million in State Matching Funds
  • Illinois AgTech Accelerator Completes Fifth Cohort
  • Congrats to the 2023 VentureCat Winners
  • Welcome to SIU’s New Economic Development Leaders that Foster Entrepreneurship, Business Growth
  • What’s Cooking in Northwestern’s Startup Hub: Crain’s Daily Gist Podcast
  • Congrats to the 2023 Cozad New Venture Challenge Winners
  • 2023 UI Research Park AgTech Summit Attracts Global Audience, Speakers
  • Illinois Ventures Launches Illini Angels Investment Network
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