iBIO Entrepreneurship Center

The iBIO Entrepreneurship Center provides formation-stage and early-stage life sciences companies with technical assistance and access to matching grants and innovation challenge grants funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Launched in early 2008, the iBIO Entrepreneurship Center represents the State of Illinois’ second industry-focused entrepreneurship program.

The iBIO Entrepreneurship Center is a proud member of the Illinois Entrepreneurship Network (IEN).

iBIO Entrepreneurship Center Technical Assistance

The iBIO Entrepreneurship Center provides technical assistance and access to technical experts who provide critical connections within the life sciences community, answer specific issues or questions, or help tackle a specific challenge facing many start-ups. Technical assistance includes business plan reviews, market segmentation strategies, intellectual property filing, licensing strategies, and funding.