WHAT: The
University of Illinois Springfield invites the public to attend an interactive
input session about the new UIS Innovation Center and Springfield Innovation
District in downtown Springfield.
WHEN: 5-6:30
p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020
WHERE: Innovate
Springfield, 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield
DETAILS: The UIS Innovation
Center was named the first hub of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), a
system of connected university-community-industry-based hubs throughout the
state that will work together to drive innovation, economic development and
workforce development across Illinois utilizing a combination of research,
public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship and workforce training programs.
Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced the release of funding for the IIN.
The goal of the UIS Innovation Center is to
advance the regional economy by working with industry partners, government,
civic organizations and other higher education institutions to build a robust
and inclusive human capital and innovation pipeline.
After learning more about these endeavors, members
of the public will have the opportunity to provide input and engage in
small-group sessions with UIS faculty in the following focus areas: business
incubation and acceleration, technology and research commercialization, social
innovation, public policy research and workforce development and education.
Registration is limited. Members of the public
who plan to attend are required to RSVP online at go.uis.edu/RSVPonline. If you’re
unable to attend, members of the public can also provide feedback at go.uis.edu/FeedbackForm.
For more information, contact Bruce Sommer, UIS
director of economic development and innovation, at 217-899-3186 or bsomm2@uis.edu.
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