Innovate Illinois

One group of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network researchers are using advanced microfluidics and deep learning to decode tissue signaling dynamics, driving new insights for treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. From biomedical research to biomanufacturing, Illinois is driving innovation #BeyondBiology

Exciting news for the Innovate ecosystem and #BeyondCarbon! 🌍 Cement startup Furno Materials just secured a $20M grant to build low-carbon micro-kilns in Chicago—a huge step forward for reducing emissions in the construction industry. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwDCkQK5

A great first day of the Chicago #QuantumSummit2024! Tune in tomorrow to watch the winners of the Boeing Quantum Creators Prize, see a panel of industry and government experts discuss research commercialization, and hear conversations between Walter E Massey and Thomas A. Searles, and Preeti Chalsani and Katie Pizzolato! 

Illinois is rapidly emerging as a quantum powerhouse, with a bold vision for the future of technology. Backed by $500 million in state funding and public-private partnerships, our quantum and microelectronics ecosystem is growing. #BeyondSilicon Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gebbvCSS

This month, #TeamIllinois visited Japan with Innovate Illinois Chair Gov JB Pritzker on a trade mission to show how Illinois is leading innovation across key industries. #BeInIllinois #BeyondBoundaries

Exciting news for Illinois’ #BeyondBiology leadership! University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will lead two National Science Foundation (NSF) Global Centers focused on driving the bioeconomy through research, commercialization and workforce development. With only 6 awards globally, Illinois’ leadership in two distinct areas demonstrates its exceptional contributions to solving global challenges through bio-innovation. 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3zMcr_R

⚛️ The booming quantum tech industry is creating good-paying jobs that aren’t just for scientists! Illinois is at the forefront, offering career pathways that make opportunities in tech accessible to a broader workforce. Learn more about quantum job opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gtVdgmNi #TechJobs #BeyondSilicon #BeyondBoundaries Chicago Quantum Exchange

The future #BeyondSilicon in Illinois keeps gaining momentum! With the state poised to become a major quantum hub, Chicago’s South Works Quantum Campus will drive innovation and high-paying jobs, strengthening the state’s position as a leader in quantum technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dq2-XvsY #BeyondSilicon

What are PFAS, and why are they a problem? Explore how innovative solutions are helping us tackle these 'forever chemicals' and protect our water systems, with insights from experts at Current’s National Science Foundation (NSF)-backed Great Lakes ReNEW coalition. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gu5fFD3j

Illinois is at the forefront of harnessing quantum computing to transform cybersecurity. With quantum’s potential to revolutionize encryption and protect sensitive data, Illinois is leading efforts to stay ahead of cyber threats. By advancing quantum research and building the nation’s leading quantum ecosystem, we're ensuring a more secure digital future for all. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeyondSilicon