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GENECTIVE LAB SPACE EXPANSION 2022 Genective, a global biotech solutions company, celebrated the Phase 2 expansion of its current lab space at Research Park in August 2022. The company added 30 percent more lab space to help accommodate its work in the agtech industry. Genective specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits, specifically insect-resistant corn. The company manages to work across the value chain to create, deregulate and commercialize biotech corn traits. The added space will help the company to cultivate its innovative work in the biotech industry. 14 images Share

2022 RESEARCH PARK INTERN AWARDS On Thursday, July 28, the Research Park celebrated its 16th annual Summer Intern Awards Ceremony and Picnic. This year, there were six awards presented to student interns from across the Park’s 120+ companies to honor and recognize them for their outstanding work. These interns have left long lasting impacts on our companies through their diligence and innovation. Thank you to the managers and supervisors who nominated their interns. Learn more about the winners and finalists. 27 images Share

2022 RESEARCH PARK TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT The Annual Research Park Table Tennis Tournament made a return to EnterpriseWorks this summer for its 11th year on June 28 and 29. The Table Tennis Tournament is a beloved tradition at Research Park that began back in 2010. Participants from companies across the park were cheered on as they spent two evenings immersed in intense competition. At the end of day two, trophies were awarded to the first, second, and third place winners of each bracket. Yahoo secured the Golden Paddle Trophy for the 10th time by earning the most points for their company. Check out the Table Tennis Tournament webpage here. 22 images Share  

FIRE @ FIVE 2022 Fire at Five Happy Hour and Bonfire is an event open to Research Park employees and their families and friends. This event occurs on the last Friday of every month between May and October and includes food, activities, and music. Some of the Fire at Five themes from 2022 included Camping, Pride in the Park, Team Spirit, Luau, and Patio Picnic Party. To see upcoming Fire at Five themes, click here. 18 images Share

RESEARCH PARK CAREER FAIR 2022 On March 2, 2022, Research Park held a career fair to connect Park employers with students from the University of Illinois. Multiple job opportunities are open year-round, and students from any major and discipline are invited to apply. The Research Park Career Fair helps form connections between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana area, and the Research Park. 33 images Share

RESEARCH PARK STARTUP WEEK Throughout the week of February 8, Research Park hosted Startup Week that featured the Brand Hub Presentation: Marketing Strategy for Startups; Startup Cafe: EarthSense; Startup Cafe: PhotoniCare; and EIR Workshop with Alan Singleton. 16 images Share