Our Impact

About efactory

Inside a former turkey processing plant in downtown Springfield, something special is happening. A business incubator, resource hub, support network and all-around great place to be.

We opened our doors in 2013 with one goal: to serve as a one-stop shop for small business owners and entrepreneurs in southwest Missouri. Today our suite of programs cover all the bases.

The efactory offers small business consulting and training as well as leadership and professional development training through the Missouri State University Small Business Development Center.

Services also include: office space, coworking, an accelerator program, mentorship networks, corporate innovation, and more. 

We’re happy to be part of the IDEA Commons district, Missouri State University’s vision for an urban innovation park.

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together since getting started.

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We believe in hard work, determination, and good ideas.

Our Impact

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Our clients create jobs, drive innovation, and bring solutions to life.

A Home for Entrepreneurship

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How We Do It

PRIVATE OFFICES

We make life easy for founders with flexible private offices that include plenty of perks. The efactory is home to more than 20,000 square feet of leasable office space. Private offices range in size from 150 to 1,300 square feet.

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Press Features

Check out these articles featuring our programs and clients.

Innovate SOMO to host investor pitch event in Springfield this summer

Invest SOMO will have two days of private pitches for pre-seed and seed companies next month.

MSU to Administer the Technical Assistance Grant

Missouri State University’s efactory, in collaboration with codefi, has been selected to administer the Missouri Technical Assistance (MOTA) grant program for the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). They will receive $2,937,663 in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Grant funds. This expands the existing Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO) to provide technical assistance and business support programs across Missouri, aiming to empower entrepreneurs statewide. The initiative will offer enhanced resources, mentorship, and referrals to funding opportunities like IDEA Funds and IgniteMO, helping small businesses and startups grow and access capital. The program seeks to build stronger regional economies by ensuring entrepreneurs across Missouri have the support they need to succeed.

Missouri State University’s efactory and codefi to Lead Statewide Small Business Support Initiative

Missouri State University’s efactory, in collaboration with codefi, has been selected by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) to administer the new Missouri Technical Assistance (MOTA) grant program. This initiative, backed by $2.9 million in federal funding from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), will expand technical services for small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state.

Past Reports

Check out our past yearly reports for more information.

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