The Southern Oregon Innovation Hub (SOIH) is a dynamic project established through Business Oregon‘s Regional Innovation Hub-Groundwork Program, dedicated to nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, connection, support and community collaboration.
Through Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and key partnerships, SOIH aims to provide vital resources, networking opportunities, and a supportive platform for innovation. Any new startup within Jackson and Josephine counties will be able to access the region’s resources, and receive information about events and educational offerings. These include specialty classes, as well as mentorship - customized to take the entrepreneur from concept stage to growth stage.
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This site is maintained by the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub Committee, a SOREDI Committee.
The state has asked all of the funded innovation hubs to use EcoMaps, a statewide ESO list. The Southern Oregon Innovation Hub section can be found here.
Updates
If you’ve got a pitch that’s ready to go – or that needs honing – don’t miss out on the two pitch opportunities coming up in February! The first of […]
The Southern Oregon Innovation Hub is excited to have so many partners joining with us for upcoming events, including pitch nights, design sprints, cohorts, and more. Check out the events […]
Are you ready to take your ideas to the next level? CraterWorks and the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub are thrilled to bring you the Entrepreneur Support Program designed to empower innovators like you with the tools, resources, […]
CraterWorks, SOU, Portland State University and the Innovation Jam team hosts successful Design & Build Innovation Jam for students to unleash creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit! Central Point, 11/8-11/9 — […]
From Dr. Kim Freeze, SOIH’s Ecosystem Steward: “One morning, as I worked at a coffee shop in Medford, I found myself talking with a fellow entrepreneur about 1Million Cups (1MC)—the event […]
On Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, student innovators from community colleges and universities across Southern Oregon will come together at CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point to tackle some of the […]
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub. A dynamic project established through Business Oregon ‘s Regional Innovation Hub- Groundwork Program, that is dedicated to […]
Kim comes to this position with a wealth of knowledge and experience in business and entrepreneurship. Her love of all things entrepreneurial has led her to his newly created position, […]
We are pleased to announce that Business Oregon has announced that they will fund our grant application. Business Oregon and Oregon InC Award $2.6 Million to Support Oregon Innovators APRIL […]