2. What is Rev3? A digital technology and manufacturing co-working space located in DuPage County Focused on helping companies that make Physical products and The software that accompanies those products (system, application, and embedded) Why the name? The 3 rd industrial revolution is digital manufacturing New software technologies, cloud computing and 3D printing, in particular, are creating an astonishing wave of innovation What will it offer? Rev3 will have a full complement of resources to encourage Prototyping of physical products Acceleration in technological advances Digitally built network businesses Mentorship opportunities and increased support

3. Why? A gap currently exists in the suburban counties Business and venture capital dollars are migrating to the dense cities along with the talented entrepreneurs. Numerous incubators in the city, such as 1871, are garnering great success resulting from their efforts which include: Local employment boosts Wealth generation Local manufacturing increases Multiplier effects of companies launching in the area Rev3 is focused on building financially viable businesses and will be an expansion of the various maker spaces, co-working spaces and development programs in the area The incubator will coalesce around passionate entrepreneurs, whether they are developing businesses on their own or commercializing technology

4. Area Population (ex-Cook County): 3.5 million. Denver MSA: 2.6 million Seattle MSA: 3.5 million (15 th largest in U.S.) Incubators, Accelerators and Co-working spaces in Northern Illinois

5. Phases For Implementation: The Rev3 Timeline NOW OPEN!!! The physical space is secured at around 10,000 square feet at Northern Illinois University Naperville – 1120 E Diehl Road NOW OPEN!!! Coworking/meeting spaces are open with private offices and open benching NOW OPEN!!! Hosting Meetup Groups and Rev3 Talks every month Lab, manufacturing, and prototyping space to follow with build out – January 2015 Start Full capacity of around 150 occupants

6. Forming a network with: Skilled mentors to host personalized office hours Informational panels to provide resources to emerging entrepreneurs (Ex: Raising Private Equity Funding) Universities and partnering with existing MBA and Entrepreneurship college programs Innovative manufacturing partners Angel Investors and venture capitalists to fill office hours Staff with real world experience (Ex: Successful entrepreneurs)

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