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Illinois Innovation Voucher Program The Illinois Innovation Voucher Program is here to supercharge your business! Backed by the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker, this initiative fuels collaboration between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Illinois' top higher education institutions.
Whether you’re developing cutting-edge products or need access to advanced labs and expert research, the Innovation Voucher empowers SMEs to innovate and compete. This isn’t just funding—it’s a game-changer for turning bold ideas into market-ready solutions. Why Choose the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program?
Access Expertise: Partner with leading researchers and state-of-the-art facilities. Fuel Growth: Drive innovation and create market-ready products. Boost Competitiveness: Stay ahead in the fast-paced business world.
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Innovation Vouchers will be available to small and mid-sized businesses across diverse geographic and economic areas The business must be a for-profit Illinois-based business, meaning a business that has its principal place of business in Illinois OR if not located in Illinois, employs at least 100 full-time employees located in Illinois, as defined under Section 5-5 of the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act.
The business must remain in Illinois for the duration of research engagement The partnering institution of higher education must be a qualified Illinois-based non-profit institution of higher education Innovation vouchers cover up to 75% of the cost of the research engagement (not to exceed $75,000).
The following list is not exhaustive and includes: Sharing of technologies, knowledge, facilities, equipment Salaries for research and scientific expertise New product/process development Software purchases and / or equipment and supplies up to 50% of requested funds Commercialization of new or enhanced products Prototyping, piloting, testing, and product validation Innovation/technology audit Implementation of new technology Acquire metrology and standardization What is not covered by IIV funds?
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Receiving the grant allowed us to research and create a tool no one in the industry could complete. The ISTC team and our university partner have been incredibly helpful in supporting our growth and development. Our experience with the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program has been overwhelmingly positive, standing out even among the many Federal and State grants we’ve successfully secured.
Jacob Barry’s exceptional communication and guidance throughout the process were instrumental, making the submission process straightforward and well-supported. His efforts truly distinguished this program. Owner and Founder | Terry Ventures It cannot be overstated how much this program benefited our company!
This project got us the data that we needed to close sales and deals with distributors and help take our business to the next level. Founder | Earnest Agriculture Access answers to frequently asked questions, IIV team members and more. Want to know more?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses located in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Illinois Innovation Vouchers Program is funded by State of Illinois. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Strengthening Families and Communities Request for Proposals is sponsored by Telligen Community Initiative. Supports innovative, health‑related projects that improve health, social well‑being, and educational attainment; funds can be used for organizational capacity building, including technology and infrastructure to better serve communities in Colorado. This could support a shared AI grant management and reporting platform for a coalition of nonprofits if tied clearly to improved community outcomes in Southern Colorado.[1][4]
University Teaching Grants is sponsored by Illinois State University, Center for Integrated Professional Development. These grants support the development and application of evidence-based pedagogical practices for courses and programs at Illinois State University. The program seeks projects demonstrating a strong impact on student success, student learning, and a sense of belongingness, addressing culturally responsive and equitable teaching or innovative teaching practices.
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Read articleIllinois's Federal Grant Support Program (Round 2) puts $16.9 million into a single, unglamorous job: paying the non-federal match that keeps competitive applicants out of federal competitions they would otherwise win. Awards run $10,000 to $2 million across roughly 30 recipients, on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. As federal rules tighten and match requirements harden into eligibility gates, a 'grant to get a grant' is becoming one of the highest-leverage dollars a state can spend. Here is how the program works, who should pursue it, and why match funding is the quiet chokepoint in the 2026 federal landscape.
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