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EnterpriseWorks
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 EnterpriseWorks (EW) is a 43,000 sq ft startup business incubator in the Research Park at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Since opening in 2003, EW has become the launching pad for over 50 startup companies. EW provides an ideal environment for starting a high-growth technology venture with 24 full wet-chemistry labs, furnished office space, an extensive array of shared equipment, server co-location facilities, and conference rooms with complete presentation facilities and high-speed wireless Internet access.
Applying to Rent Space at EW
Companies interested in renting space at EnterpriseWorks must submit a completed application (download pdf) accompanied by a written business plan. Acceptance as a tenant is contingent upon meeting the following general criteria:
- The applicant must be an incorporated for-profit company with a valid tax ID.
- The applicant must be an early-stage technology-based company with significant market potential.
- The applicant must have (or wish to have) an active relationship in some form with UIUC.
- The principals involved should be well-qualified in their field of technology and have (or plan to have) experienced management as part of the team.
- The company must be financially solvent with a plan to raise sufficient capital to achieve its business plan.
Download brochure (pdf)
Driving Directions
EntepriseWorks is centrally located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois directly south of the Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium..... more
Emergencies
Tenants may call (217) 333-8324 at any time (24x7) to request assistance or to report an emergency of any sort.
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Conference Rooms
EnterpriseWorks has 6 conference rooms of different sizes that can be reserved by tenants of EnterpriseWorks on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms can be booked online. Non-tenants of EnterpriseWorks can also reserve these rooms for a fee subject to availability.
Server Co-Location Facilties
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EnterpriseWorks operates a secure server co-location facility inside the building. CONTACT: Jay Geistlinger at (217) 333-8324. |
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Startup Cafe
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Startup Cafe is a free, open-to-the-public entrepreneurial speaker series at 12-1 pm on the first Tuesday of every month in the atrium of EnterpriseWorks ( map). Speakers include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, CEOs, authors, and others that relate to the startup, financing, management, and growth of new ventures. Contact Scott Pickard at (217) 333-8323 or spickard@uiuc.edu . July 8 -- Teresa EsserAugust 5 -- Steve Miller... coming nextGlenn Kowack Burton Lee Daphne Preuss Brian Berliner |
Global Incubation Day
Join in celebrating the global impact of business incubation. Worldwide celebrations will highlight the role that business incubation has in developing and growing innovation and entrepreneurship... more
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