Illinois Partnerships
The Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation seeks out strategic initiatives that harness the University of Illinois’ research, education, technology and innovation capacity to drive local and global impact
The Illinois Innovation Network is a collaborative entity composed of hubs at the state’s 12 public universities, Discovery Partners Institute in Chicago, Distillery Labs in Peoria, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford. The IIN drives inclusive and integrated research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois
EnergySense Resilience Center is an applied research center at the University of Illinois System that serves communities, businesses, and public agencies. The EnergySense mission is to empower organizations with practical solutions for climate, energy, and sustainability.
The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) is a transformative partnership of Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois System and Iowa State University that aims to create a hub for cutting-edge research, workforce development, technology transfer, and industry collaboration. QCMI aligns directly with the Department of Defense and actively engages with both public entities and private companies.