The Illinois University Incubator Network (IUIN) supports the advancement of entrepreneurship through linking university incubators to resource sharing.
Illinois University Incubator Network (IUIN), funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), is a dynamic network connecting higher education incubators, entrepreneurs, leaders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Illinois. The UIUN provides; incubator assistance, sharing of resources, collection of best practices, ambassador visits, direct small business assistance services, referral of clients to the I-Corps program for training,incubator network conference to share best practices, creation of the Illinois Alumni Mentor Network for university incubator companies, as well as a startup showcase of higher education incubator startups from the participants, invite investors and alumni participants across Illinois.