TECH INCUBATOR

The Tech Incubator helps entrepreneurs build the digital skills needed to compete and grow in today’s technology-driven economy. Participants receive guided training in digital literacy, business innovation, data analytics, coding fundamentals, cybersecurity, and pitch training. The program equips founders with practical tools they can apply immediately as they strengthen their businesses, expand their technical abilities, and prepare for long-term success.

MAKE608 

MAKE608 is the makerspace housed at the Jumpstart South Central headquarters in Beloit, Wisconsin. It provides hands-on learning opportunities in prototyping, 3D modeling, product development, and applied digital tools. Through satellite locations and a mobile makerlab, MAKE608 extends access to Green, Jefferson, and Walworth  counties.

Members can participate in instructor-led workshops, receive one-on-one coaching, and collaborate with other entrepreneurs through networking events and mixers. The space is designed to support creativity, experimentation, and innovation for business owners at every stage.

Together, these initiatives create a Tech Tank that  advances regional economic development through digital inclusion and equitable innovation. These resources connect creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship, giving founders the tools to transform ideas into market-ready products and scalable businesses. By building technological capacity, supporting product development, and expanding access to innovation resources, the Incubator and MAKE608 strengthen the region’s talent pipeline, enhance business competitiveness, and contribute to a more resilient and inclusive regional innovation economy.