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Entrepreneurs-in-Residence for Business Guidance

February 19, 2026 by

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence for Business Guidance

The Research Park Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program provides free consulting to startup ventures and prospective technology entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur-in-Residence team features experienced entrepreneurs that have faced challenges in commercializing research/early stage technology. They provide advice on a wide variety of business topics like successfully attracting investment, building a team and communicating value proposition. The EIRs are available via appointment for direct 1:1 consulting and also provide peer training.

Company: University of Illinois Research Park, LLCResource Link: researchpark.illinois.edu/entrepreneur-in-residence-program/
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Laura Appenzeller217-333-8323lfrerich@illinois.edu 
Gerald Wilson217-300-5745gwilson@illinois.edu

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