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
Stay tuned for upcoming events!