Illinois Innovation Network

The Illinois Innovation Network is a collaborative effort by the state’s public universities to drive innovation and economic growth throughout the state. Led by the University of Illinois System, the U of I System Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation is the administrative home of the IIN. **Growing the state's economy through innovation** The Illinois Innovation Network is a system of connected university-community-industry-based hubs throughout the state that will work together to drive innovation along with economic and workforce development across Illinois. Hubs will utilize a combination of research, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship and workforce training programs to spur inclusive economic development in their region and across the state. IIN hubs will both power and leverage the Chicago-based Discovery Partners Institute. IIN members will be guided by these principles: - Drive innovation, workforce development and inclusive economic growth throughout the state of Illinois - Assess and meet regional needs through a combination of collaborative research, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship and training programs - Collaborate with hubs across the state and share best practices - Advocate for the value of higher education at the state and national levels