Being a certified women-owned or minority-owned business in Illinois can open new opportunities! Our upcoming workshop presented by the College of DuPage’s Business Development Center will present the many benefits of certification, and experts will guide you through the certification criteria and process. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! Secure Your Spot Now at: https://lnkd.in/gyUaVfNk
Innovation DuPage
Non-profit Organizations
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 2,251 followers
Supporting small business owners & startup founders as they rapidly scale
About us
Innovation DuPage (ID) is a non-profit venture that unites entrepreneurs and small business owners with the people, resources and programs that help them grow. We connect our members with vetted mentors who can help establish a strong foundation as they rapidly scale. We are a place to belong, offering workshops and inclusive co-working. We are a community, a place to try new things and build on your ideas. OUR PROGRAM Our members build concepts into viable commercial ventures. The ID Roadmap enables founders to efficiently scale a startup by searching for product/market fit. Mentors empower entrepreneurs – helping them vet their value proposition, business model and customer viability. OUR RESOURCES The ID Venture Incubator provides a central hub for a diverse collection of resources and collaboration. Members mingle with proven entrepreneurs and domain experts to refine their ‘unfair advantage’ and competitive differentiation in the marketplace. Our menu of programs includes individual mentoring sessions, workshops & webinars, startup conferences, investor panels, business plan competitions and our signature Owner-to-CEO business accelerator. OUR COMMUNITY The ID Network is extensive. Members collaborate across a collection of business, academic, research and government partners. ID supports the entrepreneurial community, enhances regional prosperity, attracts world-class talent and drives sustainable economic growth. ID's mission is to significantly impact regional economic development by leveraging public and private partners in support of startup and early-stage business enterprises by connecting them to the knowledge, expert mentors and resources necessary to succeed.
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http://www.innovationdupage.org
External link for Innovation DuPage
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Incubator, Small Business Development, Office Space, and Mentoring
Locations
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Primary
535 Duane St
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, US
Employees at Innovation DuPage
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Barry Saltzman
Founder / CEO @ Saltzman Enterprise Group - I empower individuals and businesses to unlock their full potential by discovering and leveraging their…
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James Bell
Director Of Operations and Partner Engagement at Innovation DuPage
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Jason Harris`
Ambitious Multi-Talented Goal-Oriented Team Leader
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Ahmed Shahid
Digital Marketer
Updates
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Thank you, Jon Hansen and WGN Radio AM 720, for hosting another fascinating segment with Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, MS, CFRE, featuring Michael Ramos and Isidro Hurtado, and the innovative technology of the Noah System that addresses the challenge all Chicagoans face about the presence of lead in our drinking water. Click here for the full segment: https://lnkd.in/gRqkztdp
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Certified women-owned and minority-owned businesses in Illinois may have access to more opportunities than those who are uncertified. At our upcoming workshop, the College of DuPage’s Business Development Center, will guide you through the required certification criteria and the process. Don’t miss out on taking your entrepreneurial journey to the next level! Sign Up Today: https://lnkd.in/gyUaVfNk
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Thank you Ed Buckley and the Northern Illinois University College of Business Capstone Program for providing insightful business planning to the member companies of Innovation DuPage! Over the past semester, NIU MBA students worked closely with ID Members Rumzer and Havenshine Technologies, Inc. to develop and present strategic business and marketing plans that will guide these businesses into the future. Over the past five years, the NIU Capstone program has supported a dozen of our members; another way that ID collaborates with its academic partners to connect entrepreneurs with strategic growth opportunities.
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Tune in to WGN Radio AM 720 tomorrow at 6:30pm, for Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen. Innovation DuPage’s Managing Director Dan Facchini, MS, CFRE will be on the air with Michael Ramos and Isidro Hurtado from @Noah Systems talking about their innovative technology used to ensure lead does not leach into the drinking water in our homes and schools. Michael will be sharing the ground-breaking features of the Noah technology, as well as real-world case studies.
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That’s a wrap on the 7th annual Big Idea Pitch Competition! Last week, seven finalists presented their innovative business ideas, live in front of a panel of esteemed contest judges and a full-house audience at College of DuPage. Special thanks goes out to our esteemed panel of judges for their time and expertise in evaluating these pitches: Nick Howard, Lynn Hunnicutt, Shian Jno-Lewis, MBA, MBE, WBE, WOSB, DBE,T-CNACC, RESE, John Frank, Paul LeFort Congratulations this year’s contest winners: - $1st Place, $5,000: Stall-Secure, from Naperville North High School - 2nd Place, $4,000: Junk Armor, from @Wheaton-Warrenville South High School - 3rd Place, $3,000: SignAll, from Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy All presenting finalists receive a 6-month complimentary membership to Innovation DuPage to help grow their business ideas. Thank you again to our program sponsors, DuPage Foundation, AT&T, and College of DuPage making this program such a great success.
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Discover the Noah System at Chicago Water Week - eliminating lead for safer water in schools and homes. Join the virtual presentation to explore this revolutionary auto-flush tech, see success stories, and get your questions answered live. Be part of the solution. #WaterSafety #LeadFree #CleanWater #HealthyFuture Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gW8x38yU
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Innovation DuPage is proud to sponsor the 2024 State of the City Address. Join us as Mayor Scott Wehrli recaps his first year in office with the community he calls #teamnaperville. From our City’s health, economy, and public safety to our local government, you'll have the chance to learn about the bridges crossed in 2023 and new opportunities being built in 2024. Join in “The Big Lift” on May 8 and be inspired to move the community forward - together.
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Tomorrow, eight student entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative product ideas for a chance to win the top prize of $5,000 at the seventh annual Big Idea Pitch Competition! Join us! The Big Idea will be held at College of DuPage at 5pm. RSVP to come on out and watch the contest. Thank you to the following sponsors who support the Youth Initiatives of Innovation DuPage, and help make the Big Idea Pitch Competition possible: AT&T, DuPage Foundation and College of DuPage. Last Chance to Reserve Your Spot Today: https://lnkd.in/gHRJijtd
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Congratulations to @Elizabeth Carey of @Neurodivergent Galaxy and Scott Filer of ProMedix Inc - Precision Patient Monitoring for being selected for the second cohort of the Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship Program at Innovation DuPage. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gYe__qG6