UW-Platteville Huff Family Innovation Center

UW-Platteville Huff Family Innovation Center The University Of Wisconsin-Platteville is a hub of innovation and creativity for tri-state region.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a hub of innovation and creativity for the tri-state region. With nearly 200 expert faculty and staff in the STEM fields and more than 3,200 STEM students, combined with cutting-edge facilities and equipment, UW-Platteville is the best resource to support budding entrepreneurs throughout the region. Innovation has always been at the core of what we do—in

fact, UW-Platteville has the most intellectual property invention disclosures of any University of Wisconsin System comprehensive campus (67 in the past five years!). We are home to one of the largest makerspaces in the Midwest.

Everyone else may be on summer break, but we're still here!Summertime at the HFIC may be a little slower, but that makes...
06/19/2026

Everyone else may be on summer break, but we're still here!

Summertime at the HFIC may be a little slower, but that makes it the perfect opportunity to stop by and see what we're all about. Whether you're curious about our equipment, interested in becoming a member, or just want to explore the space, our staff would be happy to help. Simply request a tour at the front desk or lower-level office!

We now offer a 3-Day Pass for $15, and a Maker's Dozen Pass for $50. Best of all, your passes don't expire until you've used them up, making it easy to fit projects into your schedule.

Our summer hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. We hope to see you this summer!

We’d like to show off more students and their projects!As the semester winds down, the HFIC is as busy as ever. Students...
05/15/2026

We’d like to show off more students and their projects!

As the semester winds down, the HFIC is as busy as ever. Students across the space are working to finish senior design prototypes, test crawling robots for Mechanisms and Machines, and start new sewing and creative projects before summer begins.

The end of the semester always brings a mix of long hours, experimentation, problem-solving, and exciting final pushes toward completed work. It’s been great seeing students continue to explore new ideas and build their skills through hands-on projects.

What are you trying to finish before summer arrives?

This week we'd like to highlight the people that make the HFIC what it is!Makers across the space have been busy designi...
05/08/2026

This week we'd like to highlight the people that make the HFIC what it is!

Makers across the space have been busy designing, building, experimenting, and creating some incredible projects. Their creativity and willingness to learn are what make the Huff Center such a dynamic place to be.

Keep up the great work as the semester nears the end!

This week has been crazy busy in the best possible way!STEM Week 2026 is wrapping up today, and we’d like to share a few...
05/01/2026

This week has been crazy busy in the best possible way!

STEM Week 2026 is wrapping up today, and we’d like to share a few highlights. Thursday was the STEM Expo, a chance for students of all ages to explore and learn about everything STEM from robotics to environmental studies and more.

It’s also a great opportunity for university students to showcase what they’ve been learning and working on this semester. We had demos featuring drone blimps, SAE vehicles, seed bomb making, and many other student projects.

What was your favorite part of the week?

Projects don’t always take a break, but you should!We hope students, faculty, staff, and our community members all have ...
04/01/2026

Projects don’t always take a break, but you should!

We hope students, faculty, staff, and our community members all have a chance to enjoy some nice weather. The space will remain open Friday and Monday for anyone continuing their work.

HFIC Break Hours:
Friday, April 3rd: 8am to 5pm
Saturday, April 4th: Closed
Sunday, April 5th: Closed
Monday, April 6th: 8am to 5pm

Enjoy the break!

No two days at the Huff Family Innovation Center look the same!This week alone, students explored everything from UV pri...
03/27/2026

No two days at the Huff Family Innovation Center look the same!

This week alone, students explored everything from UV printing and laser cutting to manual machining and electronics assembly. Others spent time measuring, refining, and preparing materials for the next phase of their projects.

Different tools. Different disciplines. Different goals.
All happening in one shared space built to support hands-on learning and creative problem solving.

What will you make next?

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1000 Southwest Road
Platteville, WI
53818

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9am
Thursday 8am - 9am
Friday 8am - 9am

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