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71 North launches new program, Unplugged Conversations

Unplug and StayIn our screen-saturated world, something beautiful is happening every Thursday at 71 North Partnership Studio. From 12:00-1:00 pm, phones power down, laptops close, and...

In Studio member, Event, 71North, Featured, Spotlight, Aug 25, 2025

Funding Announcement from the Illinois Arts Council

The Illinois Arts Council has announced a funding opportunity for artistry, the Creative Projects Grant. The Illinois Arts Council will only accept one institutional proposal submitte...

In opportunity, Aug 24, 2025

Falling Walls Lab Illinois Idea Competition

Join the Illinois Innovation Network for the Falling Walls Lab Illinois idea competition on Friday, Sept. 12, at Innovate Springfield’s new home!

In Opportunity, Aug 21, 2025

Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge

To help accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, Johnson & Johnson MedTech launched the Polyphonic™ AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge. Researchers and ...

In Opportunity, Challenge, Aug 20, 2025

Tech Connect World Challenge

Find your Commercial and Funding Partners. Enter the Challenge by October 24SUBMIT YOUR INNOVATIONS TODAY!Your innovation has the potential to change the future—now’s the time to put ...

In Challenge, Opportunity, Aug 19, 2025

Tech Taco Starts Fall 2025 Series

Are you a tech enthusiast looking to improve your game while enjoying delicious tacos? If so, our Tech Tacos meetup series is just for you!Whether you’re a tech newbie or just looking...

In Event, Featured, Aug 18, 2025

71 North Supports Breakthrough Community Business Academy

A new initiative is transforming how communities approach entrepreneurship education. The Breakthrough Community Business Academy (CBA) serves as the flagship program of Breakthrough ...

In Entrepreneurship, Workshop, Event, Featured, Spotlight, Aug 17, 2025

71 North launches new program, Northern Exposure, Where Curiosity Meets Research

Every Friday afternoon at Northern Illinois University, faculty members step away from their research to share their work in an entirely different way. Northern Exposure transforms ac...

In Studio member, Event, 71North, Aug 16, 2025

WBDC: Join our upcoming E-commerce Cohort!

Have you considered that you can grow your business with an eCommerce strategy? In today’s business environment, it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary onli...

In Entrepreneurship, Aug 12, 2025

71 North Space Etiquette

Anyone who has spent time in a professional environment understands that courteous workplace behavior is essential. Creating a respectful, productive atmosphere requires mutual consid...

In Studio Protocols, 71North, Aug 12, 2025