About Us
Innovation Center Overview
The Innovation Center is a non-profit, community-based resource center that catalyzes the growth and development of innovative companies in Northeast Indiana, thereby diversifying, improving, and growing the region's economy and enhancing our community's vitality.
The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Inc. was formed in December 1999 as a private-public partnership between the City of Ft. Wayne, IPFW, the County of Allen, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, and local community stakeholders who were and are committed to growing a more vibrant regional economy.
Our BHAG
To be recognized as one of the top entrepreneurial communities in the world.
Our Vision
To be an inspired place for innovative thinking, engaged learning, and entrepreneurial action.
Our Mission
"Create jobs & grow companies by accelerating innovation and energizing entrepreneurship."
Our Mantra
For over a decade NIIC has helped over 100 innovative ventures grow at an average rate of 79% compounded annually.
Our Credentials
- ISO9001:2008 Certified.
- Indiana’s Fifth Certified Technology Park.
- Member, National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) (Innovation Center President & CEO serves on the Board of Directors, NBIA.)
- Member, Indiana Business Incubation Society (IBIS).
- BBB Accredited Charity.
Kauffman FastTtrac Certified, Predictive Index Certified, One Page Business Plan Certified, Start-up Wheel Certified. Dream Manager Certified.