On-Campus Lab & Office Space for Lease
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Property Description
The Tech Fab Development Center I (TDFC I) at 2111 S. Oak Street is a 20,000 SF multi-tenant laboratory, R&D, and office facility purposefully designed to support innovation-driven companies across a range of technical disciplines. The building offers a true flex environment, featuring drive-in overhead doors for shipping and receiving, along with shared amenities including a kitchen and break area, making it well-suited for users requiring both office and light industrial capabilities.
Designed to accommodate both wet and dry lab users, the facility also supports high-tech development, light assembly, and small-scale production, with a flexible layout that can adapt to evolving operational needs and specialized equipment requirements. Its close proximity to the EnterpriseWorks Incubator provides direct access to early-stage companies, entrepreneurial resources, and the broader innovation ecosystem within the University of Illinois Research Park.
Available Suites:
Amenities:
- Two (2) shared drive-in overhead doors
- Common area kitchen and break room
- Custom build out available
- Precast construction
- Access to UC2B fiber
- Exterior building signage opportunities
- Aluminum mullion / glass exterior windows and doors
- Ample on-site parking with 24/7 access, including during UIUC football and basketball game days
- 24/7 Access with key card badge access after hours
- ADA compliant restrooms
- Exterior building signage opportunities
Area Description
2111 S. Oak Street is within close proximity to the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic facilities, providing added convenience and amenities for employees and visiting clients. Just minutes from central campus, the Research Park is home to more than 120 companies employing approximately 2,000 professionals in high-technology fields. At any given time, there are ~800 University of Illinois student interns at work within the Park, contributing leading-edge technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in corporate research, engineering, and product development.
The Research Park sits adjacent to upscale retail centers and stores and offers easy access to Willard Airport. The retail centers provide park employees with a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as other convenient amenities and walking trails. With its proximity to major markets (Chicago – 2 hrs, Indianapolis – 1.5 hrs, St. Louis – 2.75 hrs), vibrant entrepreneurial culture, direct access to talent, and strong institutional support, the University of Illinois Research Park offers a uniquely collaborative setting for companies seeking innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.