ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
Innovative regions that have invested in the support systems necessary for talented and ambitious entrepreneurs to succeed are where economic vitality is truly anchored. Northwest Indiana is a progressive region; and we realize that basing an economic development program on solely recruiting large manufacturing plants, corporate headquarters and distribution facilities is counter-productive to our progress. Ignite The Region’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative is to foster robust entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems to propel future economic growth. Our Entrepreneurship & Innovation Initiative is comprised of seven strategic goals:
Establish an Entrepreneur-Led Ecosystem with Clear Authority, Governance, and Accountability.
Define and Activate a Distinct Northwest Indiana Entrepreneurial Identity.
Strengthen and Simplify the Entrepreneurial Support System.
Support Entrepreneurs Across the Full Founder Lifecycle (F1-F4).
Prioritize Demand Creation and Market Access for Local Innovation.
Expand Access to Capital and Entrepreneurial Infrastructure.
Measure Ecosystem Health and Continuously Improve.
FEATURED IN VIDEO: Maggie Spartz, President, Unity Foundation of LaPorte County | Gary Johnson, Chairman, Society of Innovators of LaPorte County
RESOURCES
Below you will find a list of four categories encompassing several resourceful links involving Northwest Indiana’s Entrepreneurs, Startups and Small Businesses pertinent to advancing our Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiative