Innovate Springfield

We are Innovate Springfield is a catalyst for creating a collaborative space and community where ideas ignite, businesses incubate, and social changemakers and entrepreneurs innovate.

Thrive Solo

Innovate Springfield brings you a unique opportunity for solo-entrepreneurs, freelancers and business operators in our area. Dr. Harry Elston, Ph.D., CIH, PMP is the founder of Midwest Chemical Safety. He will lead this two-hour work workshop.ย  With over 28 years of experience serving clients like Argonne National Labs and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Dr. Elston offers …

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Learning From Your Organization

Engaging in learning from within, by examining the firmโ€™s data and operations, allows firms to make discoveries that will lead to further growth and success. From simple analysis of data from oneโ€™s HRIS systems to reveal potential problems in people operations to deeper examinations of critical incidents that can allow for improved future performance, owners …

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Business Incubation

Our business incubation membership type is ideal if you’re looking to execute an idea and turn it into a business, or if you’re pivoting and your current model needs a refresh. Included in the cost of your monthly membership, you’ll receive access to expert advisors, professional development programming, and the opportunity to receive strategy from …

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Co-Working

Want to work in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs but don’t necessarily need incubation? You can still call Innovate Springfield your headquarters. This membership is ideal for individuals who work from home or from coffee shops but miss the office environment. You’ll receive access to advisors, professional development workshops, and strategy panels to help you …

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