A Digital Handbook for Innovation in Illinois
If you are an innovator in search of more information about how to get things done in Illinois, you have come to the right place. This directory will assist:
We hope that innovators from all corners of the innovation economy will use the resources here and add their own.
We provide assistance with Coolers - Freezers - Walk-in Coolers - Walk-in Freezers - Ice Machines/Ice Makers - Deli/Display Cases - Meat Poultry Cases - Under counter Units - Prep Tables - Pizza Prep Tables - We also give our customers with 24-hour service 7 days a week. Immediate Response & Prompt Service! Busy? We understand. That's why we reply to your call within hours, not days. If you need service at your home or business, we work with you to schedule a service call that's as fast and...
1332 N Halsted St #38
Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 692-4190
Contact: Nester S
Contact Email: refrigerationkingsofchicago@gmail.com
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 130 years ago continues to this day. Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shapin...
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1212
Chicago, IL 60654
Contact: Tom Alexander
Contact Email: tom@1871.com
Website: http://www.1871.com/
2112 is Chicago’s first business incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs in music, film/video and creative industry-focused technologies. Through community, educational opportunities and access to capital, 2112 creates a truly fertile ground for the professional development and acceleration of its members. Located within the 160,000 sq ft B2B creative industry ecosystem of Fort Knox Studios, 2112 is Chicago's first incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs...
Website: http://www.2112inc.com/
Softwebmobility is one of the leading enterprise solutions which offers mobility solution, management & consulting service at cost effective prices. work with us for innovation and next level of mobility enterprise services. With clients in every industry, Softweb mobility provides consulting, development and support services to numerous clients worldwide. our aim is convert your dream into reality with in short time.
2531 Technology Drive, St 312, Elgin, IL 60124
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 8663457638
Contact: Ripal Vyas
Contact Email: softweb.tusharsoni@gmail.com
Website: http://www.softwebmobility.com/
Our space is designed to be a collaborativeand productive environment. Professionally designed interior Onsite Community Manager Innovative high-end performance furniture High performance wi-fi Lockers & Phone Booths Weekly events Meeting spaces for up to 20 people Flexible and private workspace Casual meeting and project rooms Private phone rooms Indoor/outdoor event space on the Fox River Community ca...
3400 W. Stonegate Blvd.
Arlington Heights , IL 60005
Phone: 630 409 1030
Contact Email: hello@25ncoworking.com
Website: http://www.25ncoworking.com/locations/arlington-heights/
25N Coworking is a coworking community and meeting space. Our suburban workspaces are designed to spark collaboration and productivity.
25 N Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630-409-1030
Contact: Meagan Schoenrock
Contact Email: hello@25ncoworking.com
Website: www.25ncoworking.com
Global e-commerce boosts global growth and is a key growth driver for our economy. At the Global E-Commerce Explosion, you will learn how to get started in e-commerce, the pitfalls and successes to cross-border e-commerce, and how to get paid on all deals no matter where in the world your customers are located.
16 East Pearson Street
9th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 773-381-1700
Contact: Laurel Delaney
Contact Email: ldelaney@globetrade.com
On June 13th, 2016 over 100 educators came together at Argonne National Laboratory for a day focused on hands-on, inquiry and problem-based teaching and learning in STEM; design-thinking STEM activities; NGSS aligned curriculum and more. Dr. David Gatchell, PhD, of Northwestern University, was the keynote speaker, and there were sixteen unique breakout sessions whose specific topics ranged from coding to literacy in STEM to renewable energy sources to laboratory protocol. The Offi...
Contact Email: osep@northwestern.edu
Website: https://osep.northwestern.edu/news-events/seventh-annual-stem-summit.html
The biggest problems need solving - and 7wire looks for, and invests in, innovative ideas and entrepreneurs that address three critical areas: health care, education, and energy. Through the creation of new businesses, investments in early and growth stage companies, and complementing funds with insight and experience, we transform great ideas into world class companies. 7wire works with business incubators, seed and early-stage investors, and growth equity firms to create the best opportunity f...
444 N. Michigan Ave
10th Floor
2880
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-357-5460
Contact: Glen Tullman, Lee Shapiro
Website: www.7wireventures.com
Absolutely Anything Essential is an eccentric certified Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in Chicago housing a gift shop and small business incubator space for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking monthly space without expensive overhead. Space highlights local and global brands, workshops as well as business development and wellness coaching.
3521 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 7734067663
Contact: Kenya Robertson
Contact Email: manager@absolutelyanythingessential.com
Website: www.absolutelyanythingessential.com
Abundant Venture Partners is a purpose based incubator focused on improving the human condition by creating companies that improve; Human Wellness, Human Performance, and Human Engagement. The partnership was formed with core beliefs that drive our actions and investment. It is still possible to do well while doing good If it is big enough to care, it is big enough to share We are accountable to ourselves, one another, and for the world around us Diverse perspectives with shared purpose is...
111 E. Wacker Drive
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601
Contact Email: info@abundantventurepartners.com
The AEL is about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is about new firm creation. They might include corporate spin-offs incubated by large established companies such as Johnson & Johnson, new startups created by enterprising entrepreneurs such as Reed Hastings of Netflix or Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com or companies commercialized by research universities. A related concept is intrapreneurship which refers to an inward focus to generate proactive change within a...
470 K Wohlers Hall, MC-706
1206 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-244-9425
Contact Email: academy@business.illinois.edu
Website: https://business.illinois.edu/ael/
Learn to code through in-class instruction on weeknights and Sundays. Then, gain the real-world experience you need through our guaranteed four-month apprenticeship.
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1212
Chicago, 60654
Contact: Jay Wengrow
Website: http://anyonecanlearntocode.com/
Adams Street Partners is an employee-owned private equity firm with the goal of generating exceptional investment returns. Adams Street Partners operates as one cohesive global team, integrating expertise in three disciplines: primary, secondary and direct investments. Adams Street Partners manages over $22 billion of committed capital for institutional investors. With a globally integrated investment platform, we are committed to understanding the entire private equity landscape and accessing t...
One North Wacker Drive
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60606-2823
Phone: 312-553-7890
Contact: Gary Fencik
Contact Email: gfencik@aspllc.com
Website: http://www.adamsstreetpartners.com/
The Adler has many resources for teachers to use in the classroom and during their Adler field trips. Our field trip and show guides help teachers, chaperones, or other group leaders connect our exhibitions and shows to Illinois Learning Standards.
Contact Email: guestservices@adlerplanetarium.org
The Adler’s Teen Programs focus on providing technical and professional skills, mentorship, and a welcoming learning environment for Chicago high school students of all backgrounds, interests, and abilities. We offer internships, workshops, after-school programs, and more. Whether you’re building a website, programming a robot, blogging about current space science, or facilitating a workshop for other teens, you’ll make an impact here!
1300 Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, 60605
Contact Email: guestservices@adlerplanetarium.org
Website: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/teen-opportunities/
The Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo has joined a national partnership to bring an exciting Master’s degree program from Miami University in Ohio to the Chicagoland area. The program is part of Project Dragonfly at Miami University and began at Brookfield Zoo in 2010. The Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) is a conservation-focused, inquiry-driven learning experience that combines web-based graduate courses through Miami University with exciting face-to-face exper...
Chicago Zoological Society
3300 Golf Rd
Brookfield, IL 60513
Website: https://www.czs.org/AIP
The Advanced Photon Source (APS) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory provides ultra-bright, high-energy storage ring-generated x-ray beams for research in almost all scientific disciplines. These x-rays allow scientists to pursue new knowledge about the structure and function of materials in the center of the Earth, in outer space, and all points in between. The knowledge gained from this research is impacting the evolution of combustion engines an...
Building 401
9700 S. Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439
Phone: 630-252-5280
Contact: Rick Fenner
Contact Email: fenner@aps.anl.gov
Website: http://www.aps.anl.gov/
Advanced Technology Services is a global leader in industrial maintenance and MRO. ATS focuses on seven key industries across the manufacturing spectrum including aerospace, automotive, building products, CPG, heavy equipment, paper and pulp, and tire and rubber. Maintenance doesn’t have to be an afterthought. Let ATS be your factory maintenance expert and contact us today to learn how you can improve your operations.
8201 N. University St.
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 8663158952
Contact: Advanced Technology Services
Contact Email: advancedtech@straightnorth.com
Website: https://www.advancedtech.com/
Advocate Construction and Roofing is a locally-owned construction and Illinois roofing and construction firm. Our roofing contractors offer roof replacement, residential and commercial siding, gutter repair, masonry, and as well as other roof inspection, cleaning and housing upgrades. Our contractors assure that your home improvement task is easy and stress free. Our expert staff is happy to drop by your home or business and provide a no-obligation estimation for your roofing needs. We make sug...
827 North Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone: (630) 398-4600
Contact: Nick Wallace / Doug Cooper
Contact Email: info@advocateconstruction.com
Website: http://www.advocateroofing.com/
After School Matters® is a non-profit organization that offers Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science37®, sports37®, tech37®, words37® and the nationally recognized gallery37® programs. We provide these programs through a network of public and private partnerships that include Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public Library, and community organizations throughout the city. We have been recognized nationa...
66 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Contact Email: info@afterschoolmatters.org
Website: http://www.afterschoolmatters.org/
Allies for Community Business, formerly Accion Chicago, provides the capital, coaching, and collaboration entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses in their communities. A4CB offers loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses at fair prices. A4CB is a little different from other lenders: they do not use credit scores and do not judge the value of your personal assets. Instead, they evaluate how well you have managed your debts over the past two years and how...
135 N Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-275-3000
Website: a4cb.org
We currently have six floors in five impressive buildings in downtown Chicago. Select the space that suits your preference; we have traditional and modern designs to chose from. All locations are within walking distance from major public transportation. Each location offers something unique, from being steps away from the court house to river-front views, you will find your needs met with one of our centrally-located buildings. Take a closer look at them below and schedule a tour to see your top...
150 S. Wacker Drive
24th Floor
IL
Phone: 312.788.2700
Website: http://amatacorp.com/locations/
We believe in empowering strong Israeli teams that have developed best of breed technologies that can drive high growth markets. Amiti invests in early stage companies and if you are looking to get your idea off the ground or fuel the growth of a proven idea, please see our guidelines for submitting a business overview. Amiti is solely focused on partnering with Israel’s tech talent to build global businesses and is committed to fuel and further develop Israel’s entrepreneurial ecosy...
1603 Orrington Ave
Suite 600
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-563-2594
Contact: Ben Harowitz
Contact Email: info@amitivc.com
Website: http://www.amiticapital.com/
Analytics Lounge is a 501(c)(3) community lab dedicated to: Providing an environment in which we host discussions related to chemistry, engineering, biology, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Providing a shared space and access to test, measurement, prototyping, and analysis equipment. Recycling used and unwanted lab equipment.
4910 W Grand Ave
200
Chicago, IL 60639
Contact Email: info@analyticslounge.org
Website: www.analyticslounge.org
Anderson Pacific Corporation (APC) is a Chicago-based venture capital and private investment firm specializing in the media and telecommunications industry. The firm is founded by Kenneth D. Anderson, a principal in numerous equity transactions since the late 1970s. Anderson is assisted by a team of inside and outside professionals with extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, management, accounting and law. While participants in several non-telecom industry transactions in the p...
NBC Tower
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.
Suite 2755
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-951-8500
Contact: Kenneth D. Anderson
Contact Email: kda@andersonpacific.com
Website: http://andersonpacific.com/
The Angel Investors of Chicago is an alliance of highly experienced developers and investors dedicated to providing capital to early and mid-stage entrepreneurial companies. Our members are independent business owners and senior corporate executives with hundreds of years of experience in building, financing and developing emerging enterprises. We have an extremely wide range of experience, but share the common desire to build business. We love the high-risk, high-return practice of "angel inves...
Contact Email: businessplan@angelinvestorsofchicago.com
ARCH Venture Partners invests in the development of seed and early stage advanced technology companies that have the potential to grow rapidly into successful businesses. We invest primarily in companies we co-found with leading scientists and entrepreneurs, concentrating on bringing to market disruptive innovations in life sciences, physical sciences and information technology, and specialize in the spaces where they converge. We enjoy special recognition as a leader in the successful commercia...
8755 W. Higgins Rd.
Suite 290
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-380-6600
Contact: Keith Crandell
Website: http://www.archventure.com/
The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) is one of two leadership computing facilities supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The ALCF provides the computational science community with a world-class computing capability dedicated to breakthrough science and engineering. It began operation in 2006 with its team providing expertise and assistance to support user projects to achieve top performance of applications and to maximize benefits from the use of ALCF resources. This year...
Building 240
9700 S. Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439
Phone: 630-252-1556
Contact: Michael Papka
Contact Email: papka@anl.gov
Website: http://www.alcf.anl.gov/
Argonne National Laboratory, located just outside of Chicago, is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's largest national laboratories for scientific and engineering research. Our over 1,250 scientists and engineers aim to solve the nation's most important challenges in energy, the environment and national security. Argonne is home to six national user facilities, which provide open access to specialized instrumentation and expertise that enable scientific users from universities, national labora...
9700 S. Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439
Phone: 630-252-7229
Contact: Norm Peterson
Contact Email: npeterson@anl.gov
Website: http://www.anl.gov
© Illinois Science and Technology Coalition
Illustration by Dieter Braun
Join Our Social Network.
We post daily. Follow us.