Urban Engine | 456 followers on LinkedIn. Propelling Ideas Forward by connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leadership with education & more | Propelling ideas forward — that's the Urban Engine mantra, its raison d'exister. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization on mission to propel the growth of North Alabama’s economy. Our programs accelerate STEAM innovation, connect aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leadership with educational resources, talent, and community, and provide a platform for professional development unique to the state.