12/3 AI Collective Peoria is back for our second meetup!!
12/4 Illinois Flight School: Ready to become an Angel Investor?
Friday 12/5 Distillery Labs Presents 1st ever ‘First Friday’ featuring Pretendly: Neurodiverse Art Shop!
The Illinois Startup Manifesto
Collab Merch available - Designed by artists-in-Residence PRETENDLY!
Contact us to be considered as a potential Guest Speaker at future FAIL CLUB gatherings!
Greater Peoria innovation ecosystem map
The Greater Peoria region is home to many business and entrepreneurship support organizations. Explore the map below or scroll down to view the list of people and organizations across our region who will be able to assist.
ABOUT DISTILLERY LABS
At Distillery Labs, we believe in creating a startup ecosystem that is built on trust, collaboration, and a relentless focus on the founder. Our mission is to remove barriers, eliminate ego, and put the entrepreneur first—because we know that when founders succeed, communities thrive. We're not just another innovation hub; we’re a launchpad for those who are ready to turn bold ideas into world-changing companies.
Located in the heart of Peoria, we aim to inspire and empower entrepreneurs by offering more than just space—we provide the support, connections, and resources to fuel creativity, resilience, and innovation. Whether you’re launching your first business or scaling to the next level, Distillery Labs is here to educate, motivate, inspire, and connect.
Together, we’re building a community that believes Peoria deserves to be recognized as a world-class startup hub. Our vision isn’t just to support entrepreneurship; it’s to ignite it, creating opportunities that resonate far beyond our city and into the global stage.
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need some help?
Do you have any questions or need any advice about your business?
River City Startups is a great resource for start-ups and businesses of all kinds!
catalyst program
What is the Catalyst Program?
Catalyst is a 4-week, in-person launch pad program designed for early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to validate, structure, or formalize a business idea in the healthcare and medical space.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
“I really believe that Peoria has a shot of being the central city for the Midwest, to show that anywhere in the Midwest, anywhere if you do it right, anywhere can become a leader in technology and innovation...”
