The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) drives inclusive and integrated research, innovation and economic development across Illinois. It is a system of 15 university-community-industry-based hubs throughout the state that work together to drive innovation along with economic and workforce development.
$500M+
From the State of Illinois to build and renovate IIN facilities
$900K+
Sustaining Illinois seed grants to 32 projects
$500K
In follow-on funding for Sustaining Illinois seed grant projects
- 15 hubs across Illinois, including one at each public university
- 48,000 anticipated new jobs in the first 10 years after completion of construction
- 12 individuals and one team honored as IIN Innovators of the Year in 2021 and 2022
- 10 regionally focused Broadband READY planning teams organized through a partnership with Illinois Office of Broadband
- Three statewide research conferences focusing on sustainability and environmental issues
The University of Illinois System is the flagship higher education system in the state of Illinois.
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