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Dental Hygienist wins with Innovative New Toothbrush Rockford, Ill. —The 12th annual FastPitch Competition was a colossal success with 38 eager presenters sharing their ideas, […]

By The Editorial Board / Rockford Register Star Innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit are alive and well in Winnebago County. There were 38 contestants in […]

ROCKFORD (WREX) – On Wednesday night, entrepreneurs had three minutes to make a strong impression to the judges about their inventions. Northern Illinois University EIGERlab’s FastPitch […]

An innovative new toothbrush. Customized, locally-manufactured footwear. Colorful signage to help students and visitors find their way around schools. These were the top winners in […]

HopperStand Launched at NIU EIGERlab | Product developed with help from EIGERlab Center for Product Development LOVES PARK (WREX)- An inventor from the Chicago Suburbs unveiled […]

NIU EIGERlab’s Center for Product Development’s Client Launches Third Product News Conference to Showcase Serial Inventor’s Newest Invention Rockford, Ill. — NIU EIGERlab is proud […]

Entrepreneurs, manufacturers, small business owners and anyone interested in seeing a demonstration of state-of-the-art 3D printing technology are invited to an Open House at the […]

“Made in the Stateline: EIGERlab” ROCKFORD – Getting a business off the ground can be a challenge, but keeping one going is sometimes just as […]

February’s newsletter topics include the following. Click here to read the complete newsletter (PDF). “Latest Tools for Manufacturing” | February’s Innovation Tuesday Meetup Progress Post […]

Whether it’s Steve Jobs building a computer in his garage or Hector Boyardee cooking pasta at the Plaza Hotel, many American brands and businesses start […]