<span>One of the prominent features of SIU's entrepreneurial efforts is Saluki Ventures. An open student business incubator structured to help facilitate the entrepreneurial pursuits of all students across the university's campus. Student members of Saluki Ventures have direct access to hands-on training,consulting services, and mentorship within a student-focused incubation program embedded within the region’s leading business incubator. Facilities include a resource room, work space, collaboration area, a developing maker space plus many other amenities needed to help their business grow.</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span>
=== <span>Student Opportunity Center</span><br/> === <span style="color: rgb(47, 47, 47); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The </span>[http://honors.siu.edu/ University Honors Program]<span style="color: rgb(47, 47, 47); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> and the </span>[http://curca.siu.edu/index.html Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities]<span style="color: rgb(47, 47, 47); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px14px; line-height: 20px;"> provide access to an extensive resource, The Student Opportunity Center. This network provides information and access to opportunities from all around the country:</span><ul style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 40px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(50, 50, 50); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><li>conferences</li><li>symposiums</li><li>internships</li><li>publications</li><li>scholarships</li><li>fellowships</li></ul>
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= <span>Faculty Innovation & Entrepreneurship</span> =
=== <span>Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU</span> ===
<span>The mission of the Small Business Incubator Program, managed by the SBDC, is to accelerate the start-up and expansion of small businesses in southern Illinois. The program is here to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance and support necessary to start, manage and grow successful and sustainable businesses.</span></div>
= <span>Regional & Local Economic Development</span> =
=== <span>Featured Programs</span> ===
<span>[http://thermaquatica.com/ Thermaquatic<br/>]</span>[http://thermaquatica.com/ DxR Development Group<br/>][http://researchpark.siu.edu/ SIU Research Park]
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