Grainger Engineering in Chicago

Driving Chicago to lead the nation in quantum and AI innovation

Our shared proximity, alumni network and economy allow us to join resources and strengths between Chicago's companies and elite talent from Illinois Grainger Engineering. Together, we will:

  • Contribute to the success of Chicago's tech ecosystem, building a diverse tech workforce and connecting companies with top-tier engineering and computing talent
  • Lead barrier-breaking research and development in AI computing, quantum, climate and sustainability, biology and more
  • Drive inclusive entrepreneurship and launch more startups

Discover the latest in upcoming partnerships, innovations, programs, news and events from the Illinois Silicon Prairie.

Talent acquisition and growth

Our top-tier engineering and computing graduates fuel today's leading companies. We've brought 400+ interns with a 3.9 average GPA to Chicago companies to invest their skills and build long-term careers in the city.

Grow your skills or grow your company with degrees and programs anchored by Grainger Engineering's top-ranked Siebel School of Computing and Data Science.  

 

Groundbreaking research

Our interdisciplinary research excellence is driving national investments in Chicago's quantum science, medical advances and beyond-silicon microelectronics. With Illinois Grainger Engineering experts leading the charge at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), we are pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing and microelectronics. We are also co-leading the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, fostering transformative discoveries that will shape the future of medicine and technology.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Grainger engineers are making an impact with startups across industries like healthcare and clean energy, and raising support from venture and seed funding, the U.S. Department of Defense, and more.  

Explore opportunities to support our students and build pipelines for future success with the power of Grainger Engineering.

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Corporate Partners

Adyen
CCC Intelligent Solutions
CIBC
Cognizant
DRW
EnergyCX
HERE Technologies
LossDog
OceanComm
Optiver
Uber Freight

The Illini Center, at 200 S Wacker Dr. in Chicago, is located in the heart of the city.

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200 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606

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Upcoming Events

Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 15, 2027

FGI Webinar: Lithium Solar Evaporation Pond Geomembrane Durability

FGI Webinar: Lithium Solar Evaporation Pond Geomembrane Durability

In this webinar, Dr. Stark will describe the use of solar evaporation ponds for lithium and other minerals in Chile. In particular, he will focus on geomembrane durability in the harsh desert environment after five years of exposure. Durability was assessed by sampling and testing 45 different factory fabricated panels, including seams, that had been exposed in the desert.

Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E.

Quantum Illuminations

Quantum Illuminations

The Den Theatre