Recent News

23May2013
EnterpriseWorks Named a College-Town Incubator to Watch by Inc. Magazine

An article in the June 2013 issue of Inc. magazine declares EnterpriseWorks, the technology business incubator at the University of Illinois Research Park, as one of three college-town incubators worth watching. 
21May2013
LifeHacker: "CupCloud Works Like a Charm"
Category: Enterpriseworks|Tenant: Cupcloud, Inc.
20May2013
Research Park Road Construction Update: Fall Completion Date Projected

Music to our ears: "The project is on schedule and on budget for a fall completion date in 2013."

For a full update on the progress of the Fourth Street extension, as well as the paving of Hazelwood Drive, please head to the City of Champaign website. 

 
17May2013
Research Park Offers Android Programming Course

 
10May2013
Aqueous Solutions Launches ChemPlugin

 
29Apr2013
New Name, Strong Ties: State Farm Center Neighbors State Farm Research and Development Center in Research Park
State Farm Research and Development Center

With the announcement today that State Farm has acquired the naming rights to the building formerly known as the Assembly Hall, what Illini fans may not know is that State Farm already has a significant presence along First Street in Champaign.
24Apr2013
John Deere Technology Innovation Center Hosts Grain Harvesting Technology and Education Event
Tenant: John Deere
John Deere Technology Innovation Center Grain Harvesting Technology and Education Event

On Wednesday, May 1, the John Deere Technology Innovation Center invites the Research Park and University of Illinois community to its Grain Harvesting Technology and Education Event. Experience the technology to help feed 9 billion people by 2050. Come learn about a true ''factory on wheels.'' Actually sit in the cab and get the John Deere customer experience. Classroom participants receive a free John Deere keepsake, and lunch will be provided by the University of Illinois Research Park. This free event will take place at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center, 2021 S. First St.
17Apr2013
Startup Xerion Advanced Battery Profiled in Daily Illini

EnterpriseWorks startup Xerion Advanced Battery was profiled on the front page of today's Daily Illini. The company is commercializing next generation battery technology developed by Prof. Paul Braun, a Materials Science and Engineering faculty member. 
08Apr2013
Infobright, Personify Finalists for ITA CityLIGHTS Awards; Vote Today!

Congratulations to Research Park tenants Personify and Infobright for being finalists for the 2013 ITA (Illinois Technology Association) CityLIGHTS Awards.

The CityLIGHTS Award Winners will be determined by composite score (50 percent judges; 50 percent community voting); public voting runs from April 8 – 22, 2013, so vote today!
08Apr2013
Chicago Business: IntelliWheels on How To Bring A Product To Market
Category: Enterpriseworks|Tenant: Intelliwheels

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