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.
Illinois Grainger Engineering in Chicago
Our goal is for Chicago to become the fastest-growing tech hub in the nation, expanding upon the research happening in the city’s limits and accelerating its engineering and computing workforce. Explore Illinois Grainger Engineering’s impact in Chicago through our interactive map.
Chicago News
27K
Illinois Grainger Engineering alumni living in the Chicago metro area
$20B
In economic impact
projected through IQMP
#5
IQMP named a top innovative company in economic development for 2025 (Fast Company)
500+
City Scholars student placements with Chicago tech companies
63
Corporate partners
throughout Chicago
#10
University in the nation for producing startup founders (PitchBook)
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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Upcoming Events
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 12, 2027
Summer Tech Intern Project Showcase
Join us as we celebrate our summer interns by displaying the incredible work they've completed this summer.
Discovery Partners Institute, 200 South Wacker Drive, 4th Floor Discovery Room, Chicago, IL 60606
The Discovery Partners Institute invites University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty to attend an upcoming Town Hall to learn about a new opportunity to build the next Research Themes at DPI.
1308 W. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801 CSL B02
Tech Pulse 2030-The Physical Internet of AI: Data Centers, Energy, and Architecture- Chicago
Discovery Partners Institute, 200 South Wacker Drive, 4th Floor Discovery Room, Chicago, IL 60606
After Hours in Chicago - Fall 2026
An informal career reception in Chicago for CS and ECE students and companies to connect, network, and socialize!
200 South Wacker Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
No. 64 Tech Pulse 2030-Responsible AI Investing & Pitch Showcase-Chicago
Discovery Partners Institute, 200 South Wacker Drive, 4th Floor Discovery Room, Chicago, IL 60606