Elevating Ideas
Moving ideas, jobs and the economy forward in Illinois and around the globe
Inclusive economic growth in Illinois
OVPEDI coordinates and supports multiple international engagements that seek to produce economic growth, enhance student experience, and facilitate employment after graduation.
The Illinois Innovation Network is a collaborative of the state’s public universities to drive innovation and economic growth throughout the state.
Our Offices of Technology Management (OTMs) in Chicago and Urbana-Champaign, as well as Illinois Ventures, champion innovation and enhance research. They also facilitate economic development through the transfer of intellectual property.
