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Innovate Protolab Builds Negaunee City Model
At Innovate Marquette, we’re always exploring creative ways to merge technology with community projects. One of our most recent endeavors was designing and building a

Meet Lilly: Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Who is Lilly? Lilly is originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, but her ties to the U.P. began long before moving here. Growing up, she and her

Authsnap: Using AI in the Medical Field
What is Authsnap? Authsnap is a team of medical professionals from varying backgrounds who know firsthand the devastating impact of a denied health insurance claim.

Women In Entrepreneurship: Anti-Excellence with Lane Clark
Innovate Marquette recently hosted Women in Entrepreneurship, a morning event featuring Anti-Excellence with Lane Clark, CEO and Owner of Lane Clark Consulting and Knot Work

Syncurrent: Revolutionizing Access to Capital Through AI
The process that many small governments (municipalities, counties and Tribal Nations) have to go through to find funding could be described by a variety of

Meet Management: Controller, Jaimi Cawley
At the core of every successful non-profit is a diligent accounting team that oversees finances for both clients and the organization itself. A trustworthy, well-organized

Redefining Beachfront Safety with SwimSmart Technology
Beach safety has always been a topic of concern for coastal communities. Flag and sign-based warning systems, life rings on wood posts, and lifeguards have

10 Major Lessons in Entrepreneurship from Georgia Grace Edwards, CEO & Co-Founder of Gnara
Recently, Innovate Marquette hosted its annual Women in Entrepreneurship event featuring a keynote presentation from Georgia Grace Edwards, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gnara. Georgia

Meet Management: Operations Manager, Mari Shelafoe
An ever-changing entrepreneurial ecosystem requires our team to lean into collaboration and organization. The Operations Manager plays a key role in establishing these strengths by

Introducing Innovate Marquette’s Protolab
At Innovate Marquette, we recognize the need for rural entrepreneurs to have access to advanced technology to quickly prototype and develop products. Thanks to support

Meet Management: Marketing Manager, Aubry Healy
Marquette is a place where creativity, community, and entrepreneurship come to flourish. Within Invent@NMU, these values are held closely and executed daily. So, when looking

Meet Management: Design Coordinator, Eric Prue
Invent@NMU prides itself in providing Northern Michigan University (NMU) students professional work experience. Working with real clients and developing products prepares them for the workforce.