Illinois Innovation Network

Join us & @IllinoisDNR on 6/3 for our next electric outdoor equipment field day to explore the climate & cost benefits of electric tools at IDNR's William W. Powers State Recreation Area. Learn more & register here: energysense.uillinois.edu/events/electri…

Checkout all the latest IIN news and hub-related events, including: 📰 IIN Newsletter May 2026: emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/18/…

On May 14th, EnergySense Associate Director Todd Rusk joined dozens of public & private industry leaders at the Advanced Energy Group (AEG) Chicago 26Q2 Campus & Building Decarbonization Stakeholder Challenge. Learn more & review event reflections here: linkedin.com/pulse/strategi…

In EnergySense's April newsletter, read about @ILInnoNetwork's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant application, which is now available, the new sustainable film initiative in Illinois, and more! Click to read the April EnergySense newsletter here: emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/16/…

Yesterday, volunteers from EnergySense & the @IllinoisDNR presented their Camp Like a Pro educational initiative at the 2026 Earth Stewardship Day at the Springfield IL State Fairgrounds, part of IDNR’s Climate Action Plan. Learn about the IDNR CAP here: dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/so…

In case you missed it: @IBM will launch its FutureNow Chicago center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, creating 750 new jobs in high-growth technology sectors and anchoring the IQMP’s Quantum Works building. Learn more: ow.ly/m2U350YTsfN

Earth Day’s theme this year is Our Power, Our Planet. See just a sampling of the work across the University of Illinois System that powers progress — from clean energy to sustainable materials. 🌎

On February 27, the University of Illinois System closed on its purchase of 250 S. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago to serve as the permanent headquarters of the Discovery Partners Institute led by the @UofIllinois. 🌇 Learn more 🔽 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/5379…

Checkout all the latest IIN news and hub-related events! 📰 IIN Newsletter 2026 Q1: emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/42/…

Congratulations to @IllinoisStateIT #RedbirdScholars Dr. Abdelmounaam Rezgui & Dr. Elahe Javadi, whose research team received seed funding from @ILInnoNetwork for a project focused on AI-powered personalized learning for neurodivergent students. @ISUSciTech news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/8034…

The @ILInnoNetwork's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant program awarded over $160,000 to two new projects. 🌱 💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students 👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois Learn more: ow.ly/T8HV50Y1iM1

(IIN) recently announced a 16-month Fellows Program, a career development program designed to support & recognize exceptional work and projects by key IIN contributors. Application deadline is 2/16. Click for more info & link to apply: @ILInnoNetwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iin.uillinois.edu/illinois-innov…

We showed global leaders the full Illinois experience during the Americas Competitiveness Exchange—from feeding the world to harnessing technology. ACE yielded the most agreements for future projects and partnerships in its history. #SystemStories2025 ow.ly/lhvB50XL0cv

The Cairo Historical Preservation Project has launched The Heritage Trail and Oral History Project, an interactive experience meant to showcase the cultural history of Cairo, Illinois. wpsdlocal6.com/news/cairo-sho…

The @UofILSystem’s Annual State Leadership Tour is rolling across Illinois this week, with strong VPEDI representation with Jay Walsh, Jeannette Tamayo, Jisu Hong, and Ben Taylor attending stops at @OlneyCentral, Woodlawn, @Heartland_CC & @OSFHealthCare thus far.

A leader in the EV industry, @Rivian partners with the U of I System, @Heartland_CC & @ILInnoNetwork to strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline. Advocating for policy and support for workforce and job training programs, we fortify the area’s growing economy. #UofILStateTour

We were blown away by Anthony's assisted delivery tool when he presented at @Falling_Walls Lab Illinois. We wish him the best of luck at the international #FallingWallsLab finale in Berlin, Germany, in early November! 👏

🩺 2025 Innovator of the Year: An #ILLINOISmed student has earned the title for the creation of a new assisted delivery tool to make difficult births safer for mothers and babies. ➡️ medicine.illinois.edu/news/ci-med-st… 🔶 #PhysicianInnovator #ILLINOIS 🔷 @UofIllinois @CarleHealth

At the @ILInnoNetwork's Sustainability & Social Innovation Research Conference our Assoc. Dir. Todd Rusk hosted a panel on Sustainable Building Infrastructure with our partners: the @IllinoisEPA Office of Energy, the IL Green Economy Network, @IDOT_Illinois & NIU researchers.

It was great to meet other colleges at the @ILInnoNetwork Council meeting yesterday at Innovation Springfield! After our Assoc. Dir. Todd Rusk introduced us to the Council, we look forward to exploring how we can support IL college & economic dev. initiatives. @vpedi_illinois