Innovation Hub Timeline
2022
Southern Oregon Innovation Hub (Hub14) formed with Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Support Organizations And Education Institutions.
Apply for Grant from Business Oregon
11/30/2022 Grant Approved
Hired Consultant – Civic* Possible – www.civicpossible.com
2023
Regional Needs Assessment
Stakeholder Meetings to Define and Develop Innovation Hub Model
Business Plan Adopted and Published
Subcommittee formed (Hub5) to meet and work on transition and apply for next round of funding
2024
2/19 Grant Application Submitted
4/19 Grant Application Approved – Funding awarded
Southern Oregon Innovation Hub Committee formed under SOREDI
Accepting Applications for Committee Membership
HUB5 Subcommittee dissolved.
Open Hiring Process for Ecosystem Steward
8/6 Kim Freeze hired as Innovation Ecosystem Steward
2025
Successfully launched and sustained 1 Million Cups Rogue Valley, with 44 weeks of 30–40 participants.
Established Path to Pitch, a series of local pitch nights at places like the Phoodery in Phoenix, or Steam Distillery in Grants Pass.
3/1 Hosted the Design & Build Innovation Jam, now a recognized qualifier for Invent Oregon, leading to one formal Invent Oregon applicant.
6/6 Facilitated ESO Network Convenings, including ESO/Hub Retreat with 5 hubs and multiple entrepreneurs in attendance.
6/12 Developed a multilingual outreach strategy that featured successful events like Pitch Latino.
Stay tuned for upcoming events!