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The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
(ISTC) harnesses the power of research
and innovation to grow the states economy.
We are a member-driven, non-profit entitythat drives
public-private partnerships between
industry, research universities, federal
labs and government to increase research
and technology-based investment,
talent, awareness and job growth in Illinois.
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ISTC members are leaders in the Illinois
innovation economy. Through membership,
these organizations share a voice and
develop partnerships that drive Ill inois research,
development and innovation pipeline.
Research Institutions
Argonne National Laboratory*DePaul University
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Illinois Institute of Technology
Northern Illinois University
Northwestern University
Southern Illinois University
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
Industry
Abbott Laboratories
Abbvie*
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Baxter International
Comcast*
Eaton Corporation*
Forest City Science & Technology Group
GlaxoSmithKline
GoogleGTL Resources
Horizon Pharma
Motorola Mobility
Northrop Grumman*
Takeda Pharmaceuticals*
Willdan Group, Inc.
Civic/Non-Profit
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicagoland Zoological Society:
The Brookfield Zoo
Illinois Business Roundtable*
Illinois Medical District*
John G. Shedd Aquarium
*Denotes Board Member
Our Members Our Role
Convener
We are an impartial
intermediary and matchmakerproviding a neutral link
between public and private
entities around areas of
common interestincluding
uniting diverse groups
and expertise around federal
funding opportunities,
driving sector-driven priorities
and managing Governor
Quinns Innovation Council to
facilitate new ideas and
collaborations.
The ISTC drives the states innovation economy forward through
our role as a convener, catalyst
and champion for Illinois businesses, research institutions and
government.
Our History
The ISTC was authorized by state statute in 1989 as Illinois
technolog
adviser and economic development partner. With support from
theIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
(DCEO)
and our members, we are charged with tapping the states vast
research and development community to advance Illinois as a
regional
national and global innovation leader. The ISTCformerly
known
as the Illinois Coalitionis located in 1871, a technology hub
in
Chicagos Merchandise Mart.
Catalyst
We incubate ideas and
implement projects acrosstechnology sectors, including
energy and sustainability;
health innovation; advanced
manufacturing; civic innova-
tion, and cross-cutting areas,
such as STEM education
and links between corporations
and the entrepreneurial
community.
Champion
We celebrate Illinois innov
tion ecosystem, raisingawareness and visibility for
Illinois diverse research
and technology community
including creating resource
for innovators, analyzing
growth opportunities and
key innovation metrics, and
advocating for state and
federal policies that enhanc
our communitys develop-
ment and success.
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Ideas & Partnerships
Incubating new ideas and implementing
projects, including:
The Corporate-Startup Challenge,a pilot
initiative linking five leading Illinois corporatio
with the states entrepreneurs and emerging
enterprises for mutual benefit
Strengthening public access and use of
government information through the Illinois
Open Technology Challenge,which sparke
the creation of civic-minded apps and digital
tools in four pilot communities across Illinois
Shedd Aquariums Master Energy Plan,
a national model for energy efficiency in civic
institutions, which will allow the Aquarium toreduce its energy
use by 50 percent by 2020
Awareness
Generating visibility, celebrating successes,
and providing educational tools
and resources for the states research
and technology community, including:
The Illinois Innovation Networkwebsite
(www.illinoisinnovation.com), a first-of-its
kind statewide portal for innovation resources
and data across Illinoislisting more than
425 tools and resources for innovators
The Illinois Innovation Indexonline
publication, which measures and benchmarks
Illinois performance across innovation
inputs
ISTCCatalyst,a monthly publication that
highlights the states diverse technology
strengths and growth opportunities
Policies
Advocating for sound policies and programs
at the state and federal level that have a
positive impact on the states science and
technology development, including:
The successful extension of the states
R&D Tax Creditand implementation of the
Angel Investment Tax Credit
Assist ing in the reauthor ization of the
America COMPETES Act, including the
Regional Innovation Program
Hosting regular events, roundtables and
briefings for government leaders and electedofficials in
Springfield and D.C. on key
R&D topics
Talent
Cultivating a deeper STEM talent pipeline
in Illinois:
The Illinois Science & Technology Institu
(ISTI) is the ISTCs 501(c)(3) affiliate focused
on science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) education and discove
The ISTI runs the R&D STEM Learning
Exchange, part of the states Illinois Pathway
initiative, a public-private effort to better con-
nect students to careers in STEM fields whi
includes the participation of more than
40 cross-sector partners
In its 2013-14 pilot year,the R&D Learni
Exchange aims to impact more than 250
students across 15 high schools and engag
300 mentors, which will increase and enhan
inquiry-based learning experiences to enable
greater career exploration and degree
production in R&D fields
Capital
Helping to attract federal research dollars to
Illinois and direct state funds, including:
$120 millionDepartment of Energy Joint
Center on Energy Storage Research
(JCESR) Hub at Argonne to advance new
breakthroughs in battery technology
$72.5 million as part of the 2011 Energy
Infrastructure Modernization Act to invest in
emerging energy technologies and empower
consumers to better access the smart grid
$10 millionIllinois Manufacturing
Laboratory to boost the competitiveness of
Illinois manufacturers by lowering barriers to
cutting edge technologies
The ISTC strengthens the Illinois innovation
ecosystem by cultivating increased
research and investment capital, innovative
ideas and partnerships, awareness,
sound policiesand top talent.
Our Impact
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TestimonialsThis is an organization that understands the
political, entrepreneurial, R&D, scientific, university and
corporate world landscapes. If you are engaged in any of these
fields, this is a group you should be engaged
with or join. The ISTC is truly a value add.
Adam Pollet, Director, Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity
Through its support of strong partnerships and innovative
programs, the ISTC is helping to build the
future of science, technology and innovation in Illinois -
serving as an incubator for ideas and methods that
can serve as models for industry, universities, government and
not-for-profit organizations.
Eric Isaacs, Director, Argonne National Laboratory and Chairman,
ISTC
The ISTC is the go-to trusted resource for information and
resources for the Illinois innovation economy.
Linda Darragh, Executive Director, Levy Institute for
Entrepreneurial Practice
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1212
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312.239.0350
[email protected]
ISTCoalition.org
illinoisinnovation.com
@ISTCoalition
Building an Alternative Energy EconomyThe ISTC has been a
catalyst to position Illinois as a national leader in developing
next generation
energy solutions. Through its support of innovative
demonstration projects and the development
of strategic partnerships, the ISTC has enabled transformative
efforts around energy efficiency
innovation, grid enhancement, energy storage and sustainable
energy innovation. We helped create
the Energy Foundryand the Illinois Science & Energy
Innovation Foundation (ISEIF)as
integral parts of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act of
2011. Energy Foundry is making
impact venture investments in emerging energy technologies, and
ISEIF is providing ground-
breaking solutions to empower consumers to better access the
smart grid. ISTC has also developed
an initiative with Energy Foundry and the Environmental Defense
Fund to better connectinnovators and entrepreneurs with the states
Smart Grid Testbeds to commercialize new ideas.
In its Korea-Illinois Smart Buildings Initiativeand Smart City
USAdemonstration projects,
the ISTC has led an international public-private partnership
with the Republic of Korea that
will result in more than $6 million in foreign direct
investment. The ISTC has worked with partners
like DCEO, Draper & Kramer and the Village of Oak Park to
prove that technology can open
up access to energy markets for residential consumers, making
energy efficiency retrofits and
distributed alternative energy generation more affordable to
Illinoisans. We are also working
with the Shedd Aquariumto implement their Master Energy Plan, a
national model program
for energy efficiency in civic institutions, which will allow
the Aquarium to reduce its energy
use by 50 percent by 2020. In connection with this plan and our
work with JCESR, ISTC is alsoworking to make Illinois a center for
energy storage innovation and commercialization.
Our PartnersBroadband Illinois
Chicago Council on Science
and Technology
Chicago Innovation Awards
Chicago Innovation Mentors
Chicago Metropolitan Agency
for Planning
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Citizens Utility Board
Clean Energy Trust
Energy Foundry
Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity
Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Technology Association
Illinois Venture Capital Association
National Center for Agricultural
Utilization Research
National Corn to Ethanol
Research Center
Pharmaceutical Research
and Manufacturers of America
Smart Chicago Collaborative
TechAmerica
World Business Chicago
