A 43,000-square-foot University of Illinois business incubator supporting roughly 60 early-stage tech companies with mentoring and lab space.
Why this could be a strong fit
A strong fit for pre-seed to seed-stage Deep tech founders building out of Urbana-Champaign, IL who want structured mentorship, capital, and investor introductions.
What you need to qualify
- An early-stage startup aligned with University of Illinois Research Park's focus (Deep tech)
- A committed founding team able to participate for the full program duration
- Willingness to participate in person in Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Acceptance of the program’s standard investment/equity terms (confirm current terms directly)
How to apply
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your startup fits EnterpriseWorks's stage and focus criteria on the official site.
- 2
Submit an application
Apply via EnterpriseWorks's official application channel on its website.
- 3
Screening & interviews
Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.
- 4
Join the cohort
Accepted teams participate in person in Urbana-Champaign, IL for the program duration.
Frequently asked
Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.
Funding varies by program/track. This operator emphasizes network access and investor connections over a fixed check.
It's operated by University of Illinois Research Park, based in Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States.
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