Illinois Science and Technology Coalition Employee Directory
Public Policy OfficesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
ISTC is a Chicago-based nonprofit that advances Illinois's economy through science and technology by building public-private partnerships among industry, research institutions, federal labs, and government. It seeks to increase investments in research, develop talent, promote policy awareness, and drive job growth as the state's representative for the full spectrum of science and technology activity. ISTC created the Illinois Science and Technology Institute in 2012 as its affiliated nonprofit to connect students with mentors and real-world contexts, launching programs such as STEM Challenge and the Mentor Matching Engine. The organization has piloted initiatives like The 6 x 3 Project and Teacher Externships. In 2024 ISTC launched an annual list of Researchers to Know, and in 2026 it recognized a Mentor of the Year at its Student Research and Innovation Showcase.