Building prosperity for Illinois

The Illinois Innovation Network drives inclusive and integrated research, innovation and economic development across Illinois

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IIN Hubs

Hubs combine research, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship and workforce training programs to spur inclusive economic development regionally and throughout the state

Business Innovation & Growth Center opened.

Programs

Key initiatives driving inclusive and integrated economic development

Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) is recognized for its role in the Americas Competitiveness Exchange Tour, May 2, 2025.
  • Northern Illinois University will host the 2025 IIN Sustainability Research Conference in September.

  • Sustaining Illinois is the Illinois Innovation Network program that seeks to advance collaborative research activity across its 15 members by offering seed grant funding.

  • The IIN forges partnerships between key Illinois companies and industry sectors, and academia in order to spur economic development throughout the state.

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Find out how you can partner with the IIN to drive inclusive and integrated economic development across Illinois