Illinois Science & Technology Coalition releases 'Illinois Science and Technology Roadmap'

Published: September 16, 2014

The Illinois Science and Technology Roadmap uses a unique data and analysis approach to identify technology areas where Illinois’ innovation strengths can improve business competitiveness across the state’s diverse industry base.

The report provides unprecedented understanding of Illinois’ research strengths, the commercial potential of the state’s intellectual property, and the opportunities to build mutually beneficial partnerships between academic and industry talent to drive technology innovation and commercialization.  Discussion of the six technology clusters highlighted in the Roadmap pinpoint policy and program recommendations that will help harness research and development as the state’s economic engine.