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 offers hands-on learning 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 join instructor-led workshops, get one-on-one coaching, and connect with other entrepreneurs through networking events and mixers. The space is built to support creativity, experimentation, and innovation for business owners at every stage.

Together, these initiatives form a Tech Tank that drives regional economic development through digital access and innovation. These resources connect creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship, giving founders the tools to turn ideas into market-ready products and scalable businesses. By building tech capacity, supporting product development, and widening access to innovation resources, the Incubator and MAKE608 strengthen the region’s talent pipeline, sharpen business competitiveness, and help build a more resilient regional innovation economy.