Research Collaboration The Illinois Applied Research Institute maintains over 30 active partnerships with federal agencies, industry leaders, and foundations, presenting opportunities to offer tailored research solutions and joint development projects in critical infrastructure, data science, materials, and simulation modeling.

Funding & Growth With an annual revenue estimated between 50 million and 100 million dollars and recent multi-million dollar investments, particularly in advanced manufacturing research, there are prospects for promoting specialized funding services, grant management, and partnership expansion.

Innovative Technology The institute's focus on cutting-edge AI-driven tools and advanced manufacturing facilities, such as the 8 million dollar metal additive manufacturing center, creates sale opportunities around enterprise software, AI solutions, and specialized equipment within scientific and manufacturing sectors.

Industry Engagement The institute’s involvement with local and national events, along with collaborations like the MagneGrip system deployment and environmental initiatives, indicates potential for offering custom technological solutions, consulting, and event-based corporate partnerships.

Talent Development With over 40 staff members and numerous internship programs, there are opportunities to connect with emerging talent, provide sponsorships, and develop training or educational collaborations that align with their focus on workforce development in high-tech research domains.