Here at Innovate Marquette, our team takes pride in upholding our core values, as we believe them to be non-negotiable when making decisions not only for our internal team but for the clients and community we serve.

Our company culture is the set of behaviors and practices that have evolved from these values and our mission, reflecting how leaders and employees act even when no one is watching. 

1. Accessibility – We aim to enable all innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs to gain equitable and inclusive access to necessary resources, funding, education and collaboration in the Marquette community through our network of ecosystem partners.
2. Collaboration – While entrepreneurship is often seen as a lonely endeavor we believe that by tapping into our vast array of local and regional partners we can leverage the best resources for local entrepreneurs, innovators, and business owners.
3. Creativity – We believe creativity is the backbone of entrepreneurship, technology and innovation and are dedicated to supporting creative thinking and business to fuel our economy.
4. Belonging– Everyone deserves a place where they belong which is why we believe one cannot have innovation without a sense of belonging. We do this by providing equal opportunities and resources to those who may otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
5. Sustainability – Sustainable economics and business practices are in the core of our organization. We approach sustainable practices for ourselves, our clients, and our community from a human, social, economic, and environmental perspective, always putting people before profit.