There is a lot about the 16 Tech Innovation District that is special, starting with its mission to foster economic and entrepreneurial growth and ensure that these benefits extend to the neighborhoods surrounding the district.

As the non-profit organization overseeing the development of the innovation district, 16 Tech Community Corporation is steadily delivering on this promise. There is visible progress in the district with the construction of public infrastructure, as well as the first office/research building underway. And, come November 1, we’re ready to launch a fund to support neighborhood projects. 

The fund launch is a result of a year-long planning effort led by an advisory committee that also engaged neighborhood leaders and organizations in establishing the grant-making process and priorities. These priorities include workforce training, business support, education, infrastructure improvements and beautification as well as neighborhood capacity b uilding.

Join us as we kick off the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund with a community-wide event on November 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the district. Come celebrate as we share information about the 16 Tech Innovation District, the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund, and how residents and qualifying organizations can apply for grants to support community projects. Additional details are below.

What resources, tools, services, education, or other needs will help you bring innovations and ideas to life? We're in the process of selecting the tools, designing the space, and planning programming for the makerspace at 16 Tech, and your feedback will help us make real choices based on your needs. Please help us by filling out this survey by Tuesday, October 22.

Because we value your time, we will select at random one name from the survey responses to receive a $250 credit to be applied to membership, classes or events in the 16 Tech makerspace.