Dive into the South Bend-Elkhart innovation ecosystem
Launch your ideas with IU South Bend as your springboard into the South Bend-Elkhart innovation scene. Here, tap into a wealth of resources from learning platforms like Bendable South Bend to internships at enFocus, and get connected with Startup South Bend – Elkhart, Indiana For the Bold, and the various chambers of commerce dedicated to Latin American, women, and Black business ownership. Every connection is a potential catalyst for your venture.
Where ideas morph into reality
Our future ideation-coworking space, is a vibrant ecosystem where your most ambitious ideas can bloom and flourish. A place buzzing with potential, where students and faculty come together to mold the future.
Make connections that matter
Look forward to networking events that are more than just chit-chat. Here, you’ll form alliances that shape your future, where new partnerships light the way to innovation.
Let’s make waves together
At the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we’re not just networking – we're history in the making. Join our diverse, dynamic community and let's spark change that resonates around the globe.
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Discover the spark
Join us at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and be part of the innovation wave sweeping North Central Indiana. This is where your innovative ideas come to life and where our community's entrepreneurial energy thrives!
Harness the power of local ingenuity
Dive into our Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Learn from the pros – local entrepreneurs who've made it big will be sharing the secrets of their success. It's real-world wisdom that'll inspire your next big idea.
From seeds to success
The Center is your launchpad. Got a business idea? Here's where you can nurture it from a tiny seed into a booming business, with guidance from those who've walked the path before.
Feel the pulse of progress
Get ready for an exciting lineup of programs designed to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're starting out or looking to innovate, the CIE is the place to spark your journey.
Join the movement
Ready to make a mark? Connect with us and be a part of the innovation journey. It starts with a single spark – yours.
Step into the arena of active innovation
Engagement isn’t just participation; it’s the catalyst that transforms curiosity into tangible results. At the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we’re not just observers—we’re makers, doers, and innovators. Join us in turning challenges into your next big breakthrough.
Hands-on workshops await
Roll up your sleeves for our immersive workshops where your ideas get fine-tuned to perfection. Here, your business dreams aren't just drafted; they're crafted.
Propel your ideas to new heights
Join our competitions to disrupt the ordinary and launch your ambitious projects sky-high. Our mentors are here to steer your ideas into successful ventures.
Grow your startup in a supportive environment
If you've got a startup idea, our upcoming Incubator and Accelerator Programs are the fertile ground you need. We're here to help you evolve from an initial spark to a full-fledged business.
Join a community of changemakers
We're calling all innovators to come together at CIE, where each effort contributes to a larger movement of change. Let's join forces to create a tidal wave of innovation for our community and the world.
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Modupe Adeoye serves as the inaugural Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Indiana University South Bend, boasting over a decade of experience in spearheading significant, transformative initiatives across diverse sectors. Her academic background includes a master’s degree in Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship (ESTEEM) from the University of Notre Dame, where she earned the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Leadership in Business.