Put innovation to work.

Be part of nurturing business, research, and careers in the state with the #1 high-tech employment ranking—Illinois. With Boeing, John Deere, Abbott Labs, Motorola, Caterpillar, and over 30 more Fortune 500 companies, Illinois is a leader in high-tech industry. Meanwhile, small start-ups with big ideas are looking to compete in the fast-paced fields of life science, engineering, medical, software, and clean tech.

Illinois is a top destination for investment. The state ranks first in the Midwest in terms of foreign investment. In 2005, Illinois ranked in PricewaterhouseCoopers Money Tree Survey’s top 15 states in the U.S. for total venture capital investments. And according to Foreign Direct Investment, Chicago is the North American City of the Future for its economic potential, infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and quality of life, among other attributes.  

Hundreds of promising companies are incubating and growing in Illinois, creating great opportunities for investors who are looking to get on board early with ever-expanding high-tech business. 

To put innovation to work, contact Illinois Tech Parks for available investment opportunities.