Resources

Makerspace EnterpriseWorks at the University of Illinois Research Park houses a shared Makerspace and shared labs. These spaces are open to Research Park tenants and offer free, well-maintained resources. EnterpriseWorks’ Makerspace EnterpriseWorks, the startup incubator of the University of Illinois Research Park, is home to a shared Makerspace. 3D printers, table saws, laser cutters, and much more are available for use. Research Park companies, including corporations, small businesses, EnterpriseWorks tenants, and affiliate members, are permitted use of the space. For more information, contact research-park@illinois.edu. EnterpriseWorks’ Shared Lab Facilities At EnterpriseWorks, labs are available with casework, fume hoods, plumbing, gas, and shelving. Basic labs are available, and full fit-out labs for chemical and life science companies are also available. Equipment List 3D Printer Air compressor Belt Sander Bench Grinder Drill Press Horizontal Bandsaw Laser Cutter Lathe Mill/TDrill/Tapping Machine Miter Saw Various hand tools Vertical Bandsaw

Campus Resources By virtue of our affiliation with the University of Illinois, Research Park and EnterpriseWorks tenants also benefit from university-administered resources. Our University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus location provides Research Park companies and startups with unparalleled convenience when it comes to accessing university-related resources. Facility Use Agreements Companies can gain access to University of Illinois laboratory equipment and facilities by entering into Facilities Use Agreement and/or Technical Testing Agreements with the University. The top requested research facilities include the clean-room labs within the Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory; various sophisticated lasers; and microscopy. Companies also may access the Blue Waters sustained petascale computing facility. Companies also have access to rapid prototyping and machine shop services through the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering. Clients pay on a cost-recovery basis (materials and labor only), so prices are extremely low compared to commercial service options. Faculty and staff-founded companies located in EnterpriseWorks and the Research Park can setup interdepartmental agreements for technical testing or facilities use, resulting in substantial savings compared to external company use rates. Allied Agency Allied Agencies may can receive specific benefits offered by the University of Illinois for being located on the Urbana-Champaign campus. For more information on the benefits of being an allied organization, please visit the Office of Corporate Relations website here. Companies located at the University of Illinois Research Park are eligible to apply for Allied Agency status. To become an Allied Agency, follow these steps:  Complete this form and send it to research-park@illinois.edu. Research Park staff will sign and send the form  to the Office of Corporation Relations, who will send a letter to your Research Park site. Next, send a list of your employees to the OCR and Research Park staff. Request a NetID. After requesting a NetID, request an Illinois.edu email address by contacting Tech Services. Then, you may request a Research Park card. Visit the ID Center located at the Illini Union Bookstore to get your card. ALLIED AGENCY APPLICATION Campus Organizations Student Entrepreneurship Campus Resources Research Park’s location provides convenient access to on-campus resources.

Workshops The University of Illinois Research Park hosts a variety of workshops every month. From entrepreneurial support, to professional events, to intern development, Research Park supports ongoing education by inviting speakers of various backgrounds to discuss experiences, share advice, and provide insight into particular fields. Workshop Topics Recruiting Intellectual Property Pitching Diversity in the Workplace Pricing & Sales Customer Discovery Technology Commercialization Team Development Financial Literacy Improv Branding & Storytelling Business Strategy Investing & Funding Negotiation Strategies Personal Development Emotional Intelligence SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance VIEW OUR CALENDAR FOR DETAILS ON UPCOMING WORKSHOPS.

Co-Location Data Center The EnterpriseWorks co-location data center features 15 enclosed, locked cabinets of rack space. Each cabinet has a capacity of 42U. Companies can lease space by the cabinet or by the rack, and agreements last one year. The colo data center offers redundant power from our building generator, a cooling infrastructure, and a security system. Also, the center is  connected to other Research Park buildings with direct fiber for remote computing. COLO SPACE REQUEST For information regarding the co-location data center, please contact research-park@illinois.edu.