Research Initiatives

One of the IIN’s key goals is to operate as a network of networks, complementing and augmenting efforts and capabilities of each hub. One way it will do this is through large-scale research initiatives backed by state and federal grant funding.

Awarded Projects

  • Midwestern Hydrogen Partnership

    Midwestern Hydrogen Partnership

    The Midwestern Hydrogen Partnership is a collaboration of industrial, academic, research institutions, government, and other interested stakeholders working to establish a prosperous hydrogen economy in the Midwest
  • Smart Energy Design Assistance Center logo

    Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act

    The IIN coordinated an 8-hub application to determine the jobs and training curricula needed for Illinois' clean energy transition, and plan, develop and launch workforce development programs
  • Economic Development Administration logo

    Build Back Better Regional Challenge

    The IIN joined numerous partners to form the Clean Tech Energy Coalition, coordinated by mHUB. SIU Edwardsville is leading CTEC's workforce development project along with other IIN partners.