Northeast Indiana Innovation Community

✈️ Built for Flight, Backed by Community: Erickson Motors credits the NIIC for delivering capability and credibility to push advanced R&D forward. (Read the whole story at https://niic.net/2025/11/17/built-for-flight-backed-by-community-the-niic-helps-erickson-motors-push-rd-forward/)

Are you building something bold? Let’s talk — drop by the NIIC or check out our programs at niic.net

🌟 From Launch to Leadership: When Jennifer Hunter wanted a roadmap to launch her design business, the NIIC helped empower her big ideas into real momentum. (Read Jennifer's story at https://niic.net/2025/11/17/from-launch-to-leadership-the-niic-empowered-gensyn-designs-start/)

If this resonates with your entrepreneurial journey, connect with us — explore a Discovery Workshop at NIIC.net.

Congratulations to our award winners who were recognized at our recent Innovation@Work event.

Jill Haskins, owner of Kainos Microschool, received the Mirro Founder award
Jan Diaz, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana, received the Dr. Daryl Yost Community Impact Award.
Dr. Andrea Robinson, Economic Development Administrator for the City of Fort Wayne, received the Mirro Medal.

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's celebration. We are so grateful for the past 25 years and excited for what the next 25 years has in store for innovation in Indiana.

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