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

BP
CCC Intelligent Solutions
DRW
EnergyCX
Fitch Group
HERE Technologies
John Deere
Uber Freight
United Woundcare Institute

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

Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 12, 2027

Summer Tech Intern Project Showcase

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

DPI Town Hall

DPI Town Hall

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

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

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

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