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 provide results through research collaboration, student experiences and targeted initiatives.
$500M
From the State of Illinois to build and renovate IIN facilities
$1.4M
Sustaining Illinois seed grants to 46 projects
6
Federally funded projects such as broadband and hydrogen economy
- 15 hubs across Illinois, including one at each public university, Discovery Partners Institute, and Peoria’s Distillery Labs
- 48,000 anticipated new jobs in the first 10 years after completion of construction
- 33 individuals and one team honored as IIN Innovators of the Year in 2021-2024
- Home to the Illinois Broadband Lab, which measures, monitors and tells the story of the state’s broadband investments. The lab leads digital equity efforts across the state and collaborates with the Illinois Office of Broadband on broadband infrastructure investments.
- Five statewide research conferences focusing on sustainability issues and the state’s research enterprise
