EnterpriseWorks Incubator

Named in 2011 as one of lnc.com‘s “10 Start-up Incubators To Watch," Enterpriseworks includes companies innovating in areas spanning biotechnology, chemical sciences, software development, sustainability and materials sciences. Through the commercialization of leading research from across the University of Illinois, its startups are working to address challenges with transformative results.

The 30-plus startups that occupy the office suites and labs at EnterpriseWorks showcase the potential of innovation in our community. Most, but not all, have a connection to the University. Some have been founded by staff, students, or faculty, while others have licensed technology from the UI.

Owned and operated by the University of Illinois to help launch successful startup companies, EnterpriseWorks is at the heart of the Research Park’s community building efforts. Its atrium is a hub of activity with weekly events open to all tenants such as training workshops and lectures by seasoned entrepreneurs. Most of the entrepreneur support services and resources that the park offers are facilitated by or at EnterpriseWorks, including the popular Entrepreneur-in-Residence program cited by Inc.com.