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June 8, 2026

Advanced manufacturing and defense progress highlighted in QC

The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) – an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) – recently announced continued progress in efforts to strengthen the Quad Cities region’s manufacturing and defense ecosystem. — RIADA announced continued progress in efforts to strengthen the QCA's manufacturing and defense ecosystem.

June 2, 2026

2026 UAAT Joint Research Project Call for Proposals

May 7, 2026

In Illinois, research becomes reality at scale

Researchers at the University of Illinois System

March 25, 2026

U of I System, National Taiwan University launch joint R&D teams

January 12, 2026

Illinois-Taiwan partnership awards second round of joint research grants

UAAT research grants round 2 - 2026

November 25, 2025

QCMI, QC Chamber hire joint executive director to advance economic growth

Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute, QC Chamber hire joint executive director to advance economic growth

October 22, 2025

U of I System partners with Taiwanese universities to increase Mandarin language opportunities

Opening of the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan liaison office on the Urbana campus.

September 25, 2025

U of I System, FAPESP announce projects funded by inaugural round of Brasillinois research grants

Brazil flag image

July 1, 2025

Energy efficiency technical assistance unit moves to U of I System offices

SEDAC is now EnergySense graphic

May 14, 2025

From research to results: How the U of I System powers economic competitiveness

Americas Competitive Exchange participants on the roof of the Old Chicago Main Post Office on April 30, 2025.