Our Programs

The Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is your regional gateway to a myriad of resources! The collective knowledge and networks herein are ready to assist businesses and start-up entrepreneurs with everything from creating a business plan to attracting equity investments.

BioLaunch Business Annex

Business Incubator Programs

Career Pathways

Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU

Illinois Economic Empowerment Center at SIU

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)

Illinois Nurse Aide Testing

Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU

Office of Workforce Innovation and Research

SIU Research Park