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Nominate an Illinois Innovator for the Brandt Prize

The $10,000 prize will be awarded to a nominee who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation through their business practices, crop growing processes or product usage.

Register now for the Research Park Career Fair

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Illinois Conference Center to network with Research Park employers and learn about on-campus internships and full-time job opportunities.

Join Research Park for an AgTech Career Panel

Hear from AgTech professionals working in Research Park on Feb. 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m in Turner Hall about their career paths, current projects, and opportunities in agriculture technology.

Calling AgTech Startups: Pitch at the Ag and Food Regional

Returning for its second year, the Startup World Cup regional qualifier gives ten entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their ideas at AgTech Summit.

Registration is now open
for AgTech Summit 2026

Join us on March 10, 2026 in Champaign to explore
how technology is addressing some of the most
significant challenges facing agriculture today.

Visit the Atkins Fitness Center

Now available for free to eligible Research Park employees. The revamped workout facility features new equipment and is open 24/7.

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Research Park Is A Leading Technology Hub That
Cultivates Startups And Accelerates Corporate Innovation

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Recent News

New Podcast Episode: Year in Review 2025

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January 8, 2026

Calling Ag and Food Tech Startups: Apply to Pitch at Startup World Cup Regional Qualifier

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December 8, 2025

Nominations Sought for 2026 Glen “GB” Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism

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December 1, 2025

Governor Pritzker Announces Cache Energy to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Illinois

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October 30, 2025

New Podcast Episode: David Ruzic

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October 3, 2025

W. Brooke Elliott, Shannon O’Hare and Ryan Coon Appointed to Research Park Board of Managers

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September 22, 2025

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