It’s time for Fire At Five! This networking event happens monthly in the summer to bring together Research Park staff over food, drinks, games, and fun. Learn more about this event and more on the #UIRP website: researchpark.illinois.edu/all-events/fir…

Last night, Research Park hosted the August "Fire At Five", a monthly happy hour for #UIRP professionals, family, and friends. Other #UIRP events: calendars.illinois.edu/list/5115 Thank you to U of I Community Credit Union for sponsoring Fire At Five.

The Research Park team will be at the University of Illinois Welcome Celebration connecting students with #UIRP resources.

Join us on August 29 for "Accelerate your Startup with MATLAB" at EnterpriseWorks. This event will discuss how MATLAB can be integral to research, prototype development, and taking ideas from concept to production. Learn more on the #UIRP calendar: calendars.illinois.edu/detail/5115?ev…

Last week, the Research Park welcomed 8,500 new freshmen at the annual Welcome Week resource fair. Thank you to New Student Programs for hosting this event and all of the students in attendance! We look forward to helping you make #UIRP part of your U of I experience.

Have you registered for Research Park's Block Party? Happening on September 5, this is one of #UIRP's biggest yearly events, with over 1,000 attendees in 2023. Network with employers and learn about internships in an informal setting. Learn more: researchpark.illinois.edu/all-events/blo…

Learn practical tips for the job search process at "Insider Tips from a Former Recruiter" with Bryan Goode on September 3 at 12 p.m. at the iSchool. This is a great way for students to learn what employers seek! Learn more & register: calendars.illinois.edu/detail/5115?ev…

It's C-U Bike Month, and we're looking forward to hosting a table on Bike to Work Day (Wednesday, September 18) in the Research Park for another year in a row. Visit cubikemonth.weebly.com to register, and we'll see you at our welcome station at #UIRP later this month.

It’s time for the Annual Research Park Block Party! This opportunity allows students to collect with employers from #UIRP.

You're invited to John Deere Day at the University of Illinois! This event will allow students to meet with professionals and explore career paths at John Deere. 🌽 Tuesday, September 10 🌽 10-3 p.m. 🌽 ACES Library, Engineering Hall/Everitt Lab, Grainger Library/CIF

Block Party was a hit! A big thank you to the companies and students who packed the venue and brought such vibrant energy. Your enthusiasm made the night unforgettable. Here’s to all the new connections and opportunities! 🌟 #RPBlockParty2024 #Networking #UofI #Community

Congratulations to HabiTerre for completing an initial close of $10 million on its Series A funding round. Investments were led by #UIRP partner John Deere, conveying the potential impact the technology could have at scale. Learn more: researchpark.illinois.edu/article/habite…

At today’s AgTech Breakfast, we celebrated the opening of MicroMGx in the Research Park. Congratulations to MicroMGx and thank you to everyone who joined us on this special day!

Meet our new Entrepreneurs-in-Residence team, Geeta Singh and Dr. Magnus Andersson🌟 Both are here to support our Research Park clients and U. of. I community with business consulting, strategy, and more. Learn more about our EIR program: researchpark.illinois.edu/resource/eir/

From the University YMCA joining us for a New American Welcome Breakfast to Volodymyr Kindratenko from NCSAatIllinois talking to our AI + Data Science User Group, there’s plenty of Friday fun today in the Research Park. Learn more about #UIRP events: calendars.illinois.edu/list/5115

Happy Bike to Work Day! As part of C-U Bike Month, we hosted a table in the Research Park to welcome commuters with breakfast, a free t-shirt, and smiles. With wide bike paths and plenty of bike racks, #UIRP is a great place to bike to work all year round.

Research Park's Founders Week, a celebration of entrepreneurial achievements, innovative ecosystems, and groundbreaking ventures, is one month away. Learn more, register, and view a detailed schedule of Founders Week on the #UIRP website: researchpark.illinois.edu/all-events/fou…

Research Park company Epivara was recently featured by Vet Med at ILLINOIS in an article about its nonsurgical sterilization technologies. Epivara aims to improve life through innovative science and compassionate care. Read the full article: vetmed.illinois.edu/2024/09/10/non…

Earlier this summer, the Research Park hosted America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, connecting innovators and entrepreneurs with federal agency representatives to explore early-stage funding opportunities. Learn more: youtu.be/wt3eGgQTlAk?fe… SBA SBA Great Lakes America's Seed Fund

Today, EnterpriseWorks Recruiter-in-Residence Sophie Roney is joining us to talk about recruiting with AI. Learn more about events at #UIRP: calendars.illinois.edu/list/5115