Illinois Science & Technology Coalition

The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) is a member-driven, non-profit entity that 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. Located in 1871 - a hub of entrepreneurial and technological activity in Chicago - the ISTC serves a unique role in connecting the state’s universities and federal labs with industry and government, leveraging our world class assets for maximum economic impact.