Illinois Applied Research Institute Employee Directory
Research ServicesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Illinois Applied Research Institute, founded in 2013, is a mid-sized research services organization based in Champaign, Illinois, affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It integrates campus research with industry and federal clients to identify needs and bridge development gaps, aiming to accelerate the translation of research into market-ready applications. Its strategic focus centers on four technical areas: Critical Infrastructure, Data Science, Materials and Manufacturing, and Multi-Scale Simulation Modeling. The institute collaborates with federal and state agencies, national laboratories, industry partners, and foundations to advance technology transfer. It operates from the University of Illinois Research Park, a technology and scientific business hub in the Champaign-Urbana region, and maintains a growing network of partnerships. The organization also provides internship opportunities for students, contributing to experiential learning while supporting its collaborative projects.