The Innovation Lab

06/03/2026

Check out the upcoming presenters for 1 Million Cups Dubuque! Join us on Wednesdays!

☕ We’re looking for presenters for the last TWO Wednesdays in July at 1 Million Cups Dubuque!

Do you own a business, lead a nonprofit, have a side hustle, startup, creative idea, or community initiative you’d love to share? We’d love to feature YOU as one of our upcoming presenters!

1 Million Cups is all about supporting entrepreneurs, sharing ideas, building connections, and strengthening our local community through conversation and collaboration.

Open Dates: Wednesday, July 22 & July 29

And don’t forget, this Wednesday we’re excited to welcome Darin Shireman with Paradigm Coffee Co. as our featured presenter! ☕👏

Whether you’re established in business or just getting started, presenting at 1MC is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Share your story
✔️ Receive feedback and encouragement
✔️ Connect with other local professionals and entrepreneurs
✔️ Grow awareness for your business or mission

🏢 Collins Community Credit Union, 255 JFK Rd

📅 Every Wednesday

⏰ 8:45–10:00 AM

Interested in presenting or know someone who would be a great fit? Send us a message or tag them below 👇!

04/29/2026

Looking for a unique space in Dubuque to host your next meeting and spark new ideas? The Innovation Lab in Dubuque offers inspiring meeting rooms designed to encourage collaboration and support business growth. Choose the space and time that work best for your team, and enjoy a professional environment built to help ideas flow and conversations thrive.

📍 Learn more and reserve your meeting room today: https://www.innovationlab.us/dubuque

04/28/2026

Last Friday, The Innovation Lab hosted a team of volunteers from HODGE, MedOne, the Black Employee Network, Dubuque Rotary Club, and more! Together, they used The Innovation Lab's business startup tools to design a social impact business for Mom's Connect - a nonprofit that works with moms transitioning out of poverty.

We're grateful to everyone who showed up to help and to our partners at HODGE for sponsoring the day. Thank you to YP Days of Caring!

04/22/2026

Boost your productivity at The Innovation Lab! Take a look at our Flex Plan to get work done in a welcoming, professional space with complimentary coffee and tea and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi. Whether you’re freelancing, running a small business, or working on your next big idea, The Innovation Lab offers the ideal environment to stay focused, connect with others, and grow.

Find your workspace and get started today: https://www.innovationlab.us/dubuque

04/20/2026

Our Community Innovation Session during Dubuque Days of Caring is one month away! Play exciting games while going through innovative and fun challenges to help a local nonprofit, and share ideas with other volunteers. There will be plenty of snacks and even prizes to win, as well as the chance to speak with incredible organizations and share new and fun ideas.
Check out the link for more information: https://www.innovationlab.us/event-details/community-innovation-session-for-days-of-caring-2026

04/17/2026

Looking for a dynamic approach that brings groups together to create meaningful solutions? Innovation Works is perfect for engaging in a collaborative, hands-on process where teams generate high-quality ideas. The experience not only helps move great ideas toward implementation more smoothly, but also strengthens important innovation skills like problem-solving. It’s a powerful way to inspire new thinking and build a culture where innovation can truly thrive.

Learn more about how Innovation Works can support your team or organization:
https://www.innovationlab.us/innovation-services

04/14/2026

excited for this new opportunity for nonprofit innovation!

Nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their impact and build capacity for the future now have a new opportunity through Catalyst Grants, a collaborative program between The Innovation Lab and the Alliant Energy Foundation. Designed to help mission-driven organizations move bold ideas forward...

04/08/2026

Bring your team together in a whole new way at The Innovation Lab. Our team-building experiences are designed to spark creativity, strengthen collaboration, and help your group think differently through fun, hands-on challenges. From quick meeting energizers to full innovation sessions, your team will work together to solve real challenges, pitch ideas, and build valuable innovation skills along the way. It’s a memorable experience that boosts teamwork while inspiring fresh ideas for your organization.
Learn more at: https://www.innovationlab.us/team-building

04/07/2026

Two months later, the impact of the Dubuque County Business Competition, powered by Dupaco Community Credit Union, is still going strong!

With 18 participating businesses, over 70 community members in attendance, and thousands in seed funding awarded, this event continues to be a catalyst for local business growth.

Watch the recap video to see the ideas, energy, and community support that made it all possible.