Since opening our doors in 2013, efactory has been connecting people, ideas and opportunities to help businesses grow, talent develop and communities thrive.
Today, our network of programs, services and partnerships supports entrepreneurs, individuals, businesses, employers and communities across Missouri. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling a company, upskilling your employees or looking for expert guidance, we’re here to help you move forward.
As part of Missouri State University’s IDEA Commons district, we’re proud to advance the university’s commitment to innovation, economic development and workforce growth. Our work is strengthened through a network of partnerships that share our vision for a stronger Missouri.
Our aspiration is to be the trusted partner for building business, strengthening talent and moving communities forward — setting the gold standard for university-led innovation and economic development.
We believe great ideas deserve the opportunity to succeed. Together with our partners and communities, we’re building a stronger future for Missouri.
Guided by our values of collaboration, community, intention, impact, resiliency and support, our team of innovators and problem solvers are ready to serve you to create meaningful outcomes.
Springfield Innovation Inc. facilitates and supports the commercialization of research and shortens the time to market for new products while providing technical and entrepreneurial support.
Community is who we are. Forward is where we’re going. See a few of the companies we proudly partner with.
We believe in hard work, determination and good ideas.
Private donations play a critical role in our work to support dreamers, doers, innovators and job creators. Show your support for entrepreneurship and innovation in southwest Missouri while also reducing your tax liability.
Check out these articles featuring our programs and clients.
Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below. Contact us if we can help answer anything else!
The efactory is downtown in IDEA Commons. We are located inside the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at 405 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806. We have a second location in Brick City, Building 3 at 315 W. Mill St. (right across the road). We occupy the 3rd floor.
We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding Missouri State University holidays. Depending on their membership level, most members have 24/7 access to the building.
Absolutely. It’s our goal to make Springfield, Missouri, the best place in the country to start and grow a business. We assist entrepreneurs through office space, training events, business support services, mentorship, and more.
There is a guest parking lot directly in front of our building. There is also street parking along Jefferson Avenue and other streets nearby.
You can find detailed maps on our Visit Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center or Visit Brick City pages.
We offer community tours. Schedule one today.
All private offices come with a 12-month lease commitment. Once the first year is fulfilled, companies may terminate their lease at any point as long as they provide 30 days’ notice in writing to efactory staff.
Offices range in size from 150 to 1,300 square feet. Our 150 square foot offices lease for $300/month. All other offices are $15/per square foot. (Ex: A 500 square foot office would be 500 x 15 = $7,500/annually or $625/month).
We have industry restrictions on our private offices due to the grant funding our center received to revitalize the building. We lease private offices to companies working in: manufacturing, health sciences, logistics and supply chain management, and technology (IT, software, energy solutions, agri-tech).
No, client companies are responsible for their own furnishings. Arrange and decorate your space however you like!
