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Innovate Illinois @InnovateIL

Innovate Illinois: pioneering transformative initiatives for tech innovation and sustainable growth, shaping the future of economy and society.

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#ai #quantum #iqmp #sri2025 | Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Emerging technologies like #AI and #quantum are redefining what’s possible when it comes to solving the world’s biggest questions around sustainability. This week, #IQMP’s Harley Johnson and Preeti...

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23 Jun 2025
🥵 With Chicago turning up the heat this week, what better time to head to the river? Whether you’re cooling off in a kayak, grabbing a drink on the Riverwalk, or enjoying a riverside stroll, make sure to #CheckTheRiver with H2NOW Chicago by clicking the link to see the latest water quality: h2nowchicago.org 💧Did you know? In 2024, 98% of water quality readings across all H2NOW sensor sites were rated “Good” or “Low Caution.” #H2NOWChicago #CheckTheRiver #ChicagoRiver #Current #SummerInTheCity
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Why iFab? Because the future of advanced biomanufacturing starts in central Illinois. Backed by @u_economic, iFAB Tech Hub is turning the region into a global hub for sustainable bioproducts—creating jobs, industries & opportunity. Follow the journey: tinyurl.com/3dbwx3bz

iFAB launches "Why iFAB" series with IBRL | iFAB Tech Hub posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Today marks the kickoff of our new "Why iFAB" video series! We'll be highlighting our tech hub's consortium members and asking them why they've joined iFAB's mission to make central Illinois the...

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Illinois is aiming to be a global quantum hub—and Harley Johnson is helping lead the way. From R&D to workforce development, IQMP is uniting industry, academia & government to turn quantum promise into impact. tinyurl.com/4sn66dzs

#iqmp #quantum | Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

 Meet Harley Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the #IQMP! Harley is a Founder Professor in Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a researcher...

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We’re proud to see our VC Susan Martinis recognized among the key leaders making bold vision a reality. Her insights and the tireless work of many partners across NSF, EDA, and the federal government continue to drive America’s tech forward. Read more: tinyurl.com/46z83dz7
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Sustainability starts here—next week! @UofILSystem is hosting @SRICongress, the world’s largest sustainability research convening—June 16–20 in Chicago. Join global leaders shaping the future of climate, equity, and innovation. tinyurl.com/mw3czpdx

#sri2025 | University of Illinois System

The Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress (#SRI2025) is just 12 days away. ⏳ Changemakers, thought leaders, and the global sustainability community will be in Chicago June 16-19. Will you?...

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6 Jun 2025
#QuantumComputing could one day crack the toughest problems in drug discovery, but the tech is still early. #GrandRoundsUS25 explores how @intersect_IL, @psiquantum, @uchicago, and others are thinking ahead to help biomedicine prepare for the quantum future.
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What is quantum? Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park breaks down the concepts powering tomorrow’s technologies one word at a time. #BeyondSilicon tinyurl.com/2t3mehc2
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Stay in the loop with the latest from iFAB Tech Hub. The iFAB newsletter is your front-row seat to the breakthroughs, partnerships, and funding wins happening right here in Illinois. #BeyondBiology tinyurl.com/2v5mn3h5
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The biggest @GoTechChicago Week yet! Check out the event calendar for main events including the Global Quantum Forum and @aspen_climate Chicago. #BeyondSilicon tinyurl.com/2ujnrsfv
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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is now on LinkedIn! Follow for the latest in quantum research, innovation, and impact — and subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed on Illinois’ growing quantum ecosystem. hashtag#BeyondSilicon tinyurl.com/9a4npvuz

#quantum #thequantumconnection #iqmp | Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Don’t get IQMP FOMO! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, The Quantum Connection, to stay up to date on the latest news in the #quantum industry, developments at the Park and more. The latest edition...

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Illinois isn’t just part of the biotech conversation — we’re helping lead it. Join June 4–6 for #GrandRoundsUS, where BioCentury is spotlighting how our region connects top science with capital and commercialization. tinyurl.com/4j5ayvm3

#grandroundsus | Chicago Biomedical Consortium

🌍 Chicago is emerging as a major biotech hub—home to leading research institutions, startups, and global pharma companies.    That’s why BioCentury chose Chicago for the Grand Rounds Conference!...

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The inaugural cohort of @gener8tor's Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator is here—backed by the @CommerceGov and @NOAA to drive climate resilience, water innovation, and economic growth across the region. tinyurl.com/458k84uj

gener8tor's Great Lakes Accelerator announces startups | gener8tor posted on the topic | LinkedIn

We're excited to announce the inaugural cohort of gener8tor's Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator! This U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration supported...

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#selectusa #beinillinois #teamillinois | iFAB Tech Hub

Hey, #SelectUSA attendees! Want to find out why it's a great time to #BeInIllinois? Stop by booth 900 and learn why Illinois is a premier destination for businesses to grow. While you're there, make...

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It’s Chicago Water Week! Proud to see @CurrentWater, @mHUBChicago & regional innovators driving water tech & hardtech innovation to protect the Great Lakes, grow the economy & secure a sustainable future. #BeyondCarbon #BeyondSilicon tinyurl.com/433z7jpp

mHUB and Current partner on water tech accelerator | mHUB posted on the topic | LinkedIn

mHUB and Current today announce a new partnership to accelerate water technology solutions. Backed by the NSF Water Engine in the Great Lakes, Great Lakes ReNEW, the two organizations will launch a...

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This month at @Kennedy_School, Innovate Illinois’ Executive Director of Innovation- Meera Raja joined a panel to discuss how Illinois is driving inclusive economic growth through innovation, tech talent, and public-private partnerships.
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Biotech is national security. In Episode 74, Caitlin Frazer joins SCSP to discuss U.S. competitiveness in the global biotech race. Illinois leads with iFAB Tech Hub, scaling biomanufacturing for resilience. Listen now: tinyurl.com/ddmvc2rh
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Innovate Illinois Co‐Chair and UIUC Chancellor Robert J. Jones shared insights in @nytimes's on the vital role of university research and innovation in shaping our future. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3bbz2px2

Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation (Published 2025)

Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.

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Proud to see Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in @FastCompany’s “Most Innovative Companies 2025” issue! #IQMP is driving quantum innovation, research, and tech talent in Illinois. Read more: tinyurl.com/yvdmphu8

The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company's 2025 list of the 10 most innovative companies in economic development includes Michigan Central, NCBiotech, Bristol City Leap, and more.

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Quantum breakthroughs are pushing us #BeyondSilicon. Dive into the @ChicagoQuantum's Annual Report to see how this fast-growing ecosystem is reshaping the future of technology—and why Illinois is at the epicenter of quantum innovation. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mps6p47

CQE’s Annual Report Showcases Unprecedented Ecosystem Development

The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) has published its 2024 Annual Report, reflecting a year of substantial progress for both the organization and its community.

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