Funding

Discipline(s): All

The University of Illinois System, its Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation (OVPEDI), and Northern Illinois University are committed to advancing the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) by providing supplemental (operational) funding for several projects.

IIN members are guided by the following principles:

1. Drive inclusive innovation, equitable workforce development and sustainable economic growth throughout the state of Illinois;
2. Assess and meet regional needs through a combination of collaborative research, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship and training programs;
3. Collaborate with hubs across the state and share best practices; and
4. Advocate for the value of higher education at the state and national levels.

Eligibility:

1. The Lead PI must be from an IIN Hub in their IIN hub role.
2. At least two IIN hubs must be involved significantly in the project with at least one Co-PI from a second IIN Hub.
3. While there is no limit on the number of proposals a hub may submit, an individual may only be designated as PI or co-PI on one proposal.
4. The project must be completed within one year of funding.
5. The project may begin on any date between May 16th and August 16th, 2024.
6. Previously submitted but unfunded projects to this program or the IIN Social Innovation and Impact seed grant program may be submitted a maximum of 3 times in a three-year period.

Budget

• Up to $40,000 will be available for each project. No indirect costs allowed.
• No more than 30% of the requested funds may pay for full-time researchers’/professors’ salaries and benefits.
• Funds will be advanced on a fixed price agreement.

Applications are due February 16, 2024.

Award decisions are expected by March 8, 2024.

Projects are expected to begin between May 16 through August 16, 2024.

Have questions? Email [email protected].

Interested in applying? Create a proposal in Kuali Research to get started.

For more information, see the full funding opportunity.