
Illinois Innovation Network
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The Illinois Innovation Network drives inclusive and integrated research, innovation and economic development across Illinois
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https://iin.uillinois.edu/ 18-07-2022 20:26:02
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The 1st day of #ACEIllinois successfully set the stage for a week of innovation, collaboration & partnerships, welcoming 50 delegates from 20 countries âŠOASâ© âŠâŠOEA Desarrolloâ© OAS Developmentâ© âŠUS Mission to the Organization of American Statesâ© âŠEDAâ© linkedin.com/posts/the-amerâŠ


You can feel the enthusiasm when Discovery Partners Institute climate expert Ashish Sharma talks about Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress happening next month in Chicago. âCheck out Sharmaâs full Q&A responses: ow.ly/hnk850VKMfW đRegister for SRI2025: sricongress.org youtu.be/_JSnPBg17wc

Day 2 of #ACEIllinois reinforced the stateâs deep commitment to #innovation. As the week continues, so too does our shared pursuit of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and economic development. OAS OAS Development EDA US Mission to the Organization of American States Illinois Innovation Network Illinois DCEO

Wednesdayâs #ACEIllinois agenda included a visit to Richard J. Daley College, where 50+ international delegates learned about the makeitinillinois statewide campaign aimed at growing the manufacturing workforce talent pipeline. They also visited the state-of-the-art MTEC facility Daley.


Day 3 of #ACEIllinois brought the spotlight to regional collaboration, workforce innovation, & economic planning, showcasing how local solutions can power global connections. âŠOASâ© âŠOAS Developmentâ© âŠUS Mission to the Organization of American Statesâ© âŠEDAâ© linkedin.com/posts/the-amerâŠ

On Thursday, IIN representatives joined #ACEIllinois delegates at Naper Settlement where they learned about the communityâs history, the story of the cityâs renowned riverwalk and the many individuals and groups who have contributed over the past 150+ years.



IIN representatives joined #ACEIllinois delegates at Discovery Partners Institute on Friday, marking the fourth Illinois Innovation Network hub that the tour visited last week. Delegates heard from Venkat Venkatakrishnan, Director of Research at DPI, and lain Hyde, from Argonne National Lab, in an engaging session.



The University of Illinois System led IIN played a key role in OAS Competitiveness and the federal government choosing Illinois for its most recent ACE edition. IINâs public university-based hubs join with industry on entrepreneurship, research, and workforce development across the state. #ACEIllinois

The Illinois Soybean Association Association announced the launch of the SpringBoard Seed Funding Challenge, an initiative designed to find new uses for soy by identifying and supporting early-stage innovations in soy-based, non-food applications. More info đ«âŹïž ilsoy.org/illinois-soybeâŠ



Thanks to Illinois Stateâs connection with the IIN, faculty & students are now tapping into the resources of Chicago-based tech incubator 1871. Redbirds are finding support, inspiration, and community through 1871âs innovation programs. Learn more: news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/04/redbirâŠ


In 2024-25, University of Illinois executed a strategic marketing campaign to highlight the impact of the university's research on #Chambana communities and surrounding areas. Melissa Edwards from Research & Innovation at Illinois will share examples and results from the campaign: illinois.zoom.us/meeting/registâŠ
