News - Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation

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.

May 2, 2025

International leaders visit U of I System facilities in Americas Competitiveness Exchange tour

ACE GRAPHIC over Chicago

March 27, 2025

SpringBoard 2025: Driving Innovation in Ag-Based Products and Materials

SpringBoard 2025

March 7, 2025

U of I System, University of Toronto launch collaborative research teams

February 24, 2025

U of I System, Hebrew University launch fourth round of joint R&D teams