The Illinois Innovation Network 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
$1.1M
Sustaining Illinois seed grants to 32 projects
$530K
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
- 25 individuals and one team honored as IIN Innovators of the Year in 2021-2023
- Launched Illinois Broadband Lab to measure, monitor, and tell the story of the state’s broadband investments. The lab hosted 60-plus community outreach events March-June 2023 to learn more about broadband challenges and concerns in Illinois.
- Three statewide research conferences focusing on sustainability and environmental issues
