Entrepreneurship

Dec 13, 20242 min read

Dubuque County Business Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Generous Seed Funding

For the second consecutive year, ambitious entrepreneurs will have an avenue to help launch their business or help it grow. The Dubuque...

Oct 29, 20241 min read

The Innovation Lab, with support from the National League of Cities and the City of Dubuque, is thrilled to announce three seed funding...

Mar 27, 20241 min read

This past Fall, Marcus Washington had an idea to help other local entrepreneurs. When he’s not creating new products to sell through his...

Feb 21, 20243 min read

On February 1, the entrepreneurial spirit was alive and thriving in Dubuque County as 18 local entrepreneurs showcased their business...

Sep 14, 20232 min read

On August 29, a group of 15 entrepreneurs and leaders from financial institutions, including Dupaco, DuTrac, and Dubuque Bank & Trust,...

May 14, 20231 min read

Thanks to funding from a Dubuque County Grant, The Innovation Lab is excited to launch applications for Ecosystem Initiative Seed Funding...

Apr 16, 20232 min read

THE CHALLENGE The Innovation Lab received a grant from Dubuque County to create a hub for entrepreneurs to access needed services,...

Feb 28, 20232 min read

The Innovation Lab launched in 2018 with a mission to foster creativity and innovation in the communities where we work. Since then, our...

Apr 8, 20221 min read

On March 29, we celebrated the launch of our newest Innovation Lab location in Monticello. Check out the partnerships that made it happen...

Nov 17, 20212 min read

Five companies participated in the Innovation Lab’s fall cohort of Venture School, a seven-week accelerator program offered in...