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    2021 S. First St. AgTech Corporate Innovation Site Tenant Directory

    AGCO Acceleration Center

    AGCO Acceleration Center 2001 S. First Street Champaign, IL AGCO is a global leader and manufacturer of agriculture equipment and technology. AGCO Corporation delivers agricultural solutions to farmers worldwide through a full line of tractors, combine harvesters, hay and forage equipment, seeding and tillage implements, grain storage and protein production systems. The AGCO Acceleration Center is specifically dedicated to advancing technology and innovation across AGCO’s family of brands. This office focuses on developing new-to-market solutions and advanced technologies to help farmers protect their harvest and their animals to feed a growing world population. Interested in joining the AGCO Acceleration Center? Check out our open positions on the AGCO Careers Page and apply online. agcocorp.com AGCO at Research Park AGCO Wins First in Beginner Division and Third Overall in 2025 Research Park Table Tennis Tournament  AGCO Intern Team Participates in 2024 Research Park Hackathon AGCO Corporation Training Center Groundbreaking at Parkland College AgTech Innovation Summit 2023 | Parkland College Announcement AgTech Innovation Summit 2023 | The Journey of Sustainability Innovations at Research Park podcast featuring an interview with Brad Arnold, SVP, General Manager Precision at AGCO discussing trends in precision ag and data management on iTunes Podcasts and Spotify AGCO Grand Re-Opening Media Gallery (2022) AGCO Announces Expansion of its Research Park Acceleration Center 2022 AgTech Innovation Summit 2022 | Tech Strategy to Drive Customer Experience AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Fireside Chat: AGCO AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Building the Future AgTech Workforce AGCO Acceleration Center Grand Opening Photos (2018) AGCO Opens Acceleration Center at Research Park 2018 Augmented Reality Technology Grows at AGCO’s Acceleration Center AGCO’s Lena Head Featured on News-Gazette’s Wired In Intern Awards Best Technical Innovation Finalist 2024 – Caleb Larson Best Business Innovation Finalist 2023 – Angeline Lewis Most Outstanding Graduate Intern Finalist 2018 – Karandeep Singh Connect with AGCO Facebook.com/AGCOcorp/ Instagram.com/agcocorp/ Twitter.com/AGCOcorp Youtube.com/user/agcocorp Positions and Skills at AGCO AGCO hires a wide range of positions, including data analysts, designers engineers, software engineers, and more.

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    2111 S. Oak St. Corporate Innovation Site FinTech Tenant Directory

    COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab

    COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab julia.hart@countryfinancial.com 309-821-6129 2111 S. Oak St. Champaign, IL  COUNTRY Financial has been helping protect families for over 90 years. We want to continue to protect them for the next 90 years through innovations in technology. The COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab was created to connect with the outstanding engineering talent at the University of Illinois. They’re focusing on developing a mobile app and providing real-world experience for students. countryfinancial.com/digitalab Country Financial at Research Park COUNTRY Finanical DigitaLab Wins First and Third Place in the 2025 Research Park Hackathon  iSchool highlights COUNTRY Financial intern for outstanding work in the Research Park COUNTRY Financial Wins Skillful Execution at 2024 Research Park Hackathon COUNTRY Financial Wins Most Original Concept for a Game at the First Research Park Hackathon COUNTRY Financial® Project Leveraging DigitaLab Interns Selected by 50+ Insurer CIOs for Novarica Impact Award COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab Opening Photos 2017 COUNTRY Financial Partners with the University of Illinois to Foster Technology Innovation https://youtu.be/8kNa32FYGyEhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/yU4NvlQqwqA?feature=sharehttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/-zXRMTsNlNk?feature=share Intern Awards  Best Business Innovation Intern Winner 2025 – Shravani Bhupal Most Outstanding Graduate Student Intern Winner 2024 – Peeya Thacker Most Competent and Collaborative Team Finalist 2024 Most Outstanding Graduate Student Intern Finalist 2023 – Sanjana Pai Best Technical Innovation Finalist 2022 – Ved Shah Most Outstanding Intern 2019 – Saurav Yadav Best Technological Innovation Finalist 2019 – Qianli Chen Most Outstanding Undergraduate Intern Finalist 2018 – Manuel Hernandez-Estrada Connect with Country Financial Facebook.com/countryfinancial/ Instagram.com/countryfinancial/ Linkedin.com/company/country-financial-/ Twitter.com/hellocountry

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    1904 S. First St. Corporate Innovation Site Software, AI and Analytics Tenant Directory

    Champaign Caterpillar Innovation Center

    Champaign Caterpillar Innovation Center cic@cat.com 1904 S. First St. Champaign, IL https://youtu.be/PLVWsir52b0?si=86wxIKGmp2_6tqiO The Caterpillar Champaign Innovation Center brings together resources from key fields for the company’s research and development efforts, including engineering, computer science, operations research, and statistics, to drive innovative development through data analysis. The CIC also utilizes simulation technology to optimize product and process designs while reducing overall development time and cost. The center addresses engineering design issues such as materials processing, manufacturing processing, and structural analysis. caterpillar.com Champaign Caterpillar Innovation Center at Research Park Caterpillar Innovation Center Intern Makes an Impact Caterpillar Facility Rededicated at Research Park 2018 Caterpillar On Corporate Culture and Innovation Caterpillar Celebrates Grand Opening of Data Innovation Lab 2015 Caterpillar Data Innovation Lab Opening Photos Intern Awards Caterpillar previously has hired students studying agricultural & biological engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, and statistics. Caterpillar looks for students with strong technical, communication skills, and have involvement in student organizations on campus Most Competent and Collaborative Team 2022 – Caterpillar’s Living Machine Logistics Team Most Outstanding Undergraduate Intern 2020 – Harry Zhao Best Technological Innovation 2018 – Shanglong Zhang Most Outstanding Graduate Student Intern Finalist 2017 – Yang Liu Most Outstanding Graduate 2015 – Eric Marburger Best Technological Innovation Finalist 2014- Gail Butler Connect with Caterpillar Innovation Center Facebook.com/catcareers/ Instagram.com/wearecaterpillar/ Linkedin.com/company/caterpillar-inc/ Twitter.com/caterpillarjobs Position and Skills at Caterpillar Innovation Center Caterpillar previously has hired students studying agricultural & biological engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, and statistics. Caterpillar looks for students with strong technical, communication skills, and have involvement in student organizations on campus

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    1800 S. Oak St. BioTech and Healthcare Corporate Innovation Site Tenant Directory

    Abbott Laboratories

    Abbott Laboratories Abbott_RP_Interns@abbott.com 217-383-9360 1800 S. Oak Street Champaign, IL Abbott is a global leader in cardiovascular care, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, pain and movement disorders, and more. We operate an on-campus intern program at Illinois Research Park, connecting University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students with projects across our four main businesses and corporate functions. Abbott Laboratories at Research Park Research Park Tenant Abbott and U of I establish Center for Nutrition, Learning, and Memory Intern Awards Most Outstanding Graduate 2019 – Zhuzhu Wang Most Outstanding Graduate Student Intern Finalist 2015- Kristy Du, Boyang Hua Most Outstanding Undergraduate 2014 – Sarah Frankland-Searby Most Outstanding Graduate 2014 – Nathan Pratt Stay connected with Abbott Laboratories Facebook.com/Abbott Instagram.com/abbottglobal Linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ Abbott (@AbbottNews) / X   Positions and Skills at Abbott Laboratories Abbott recruits interns to support our four main businesses: Medical Device, Diagnostics, Nutrition and Established Pharmaceuticals By contributing technical insight, research, data analyses and innovative solutions, interns help advance operational excellence across Abbott’s global portfolio.   Role Purpose Performs entry-level professional STEM business support/administrative work, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility as on-the-job/formal training is received. Intern Responsibilities Performs a variety of STEM Focused entry-level duties and assists higher-level personnel in research and analysis related to areas such as administrative regulations, policies, processes, procedures, systems, methods, reports, and forms, while learning the fundamental structure, and operations associated with an administrative office in administrative services, academic affairs, or student services. Participates in analytic studies by conducting routine research, identifying samples, assembling and compiling data in well-defined areas related to administrative regulations, policies, procedures, systems, methods, reports, and forms. Applies basic statistical analysis techniques or, with detailed instructions, more advanced statistical techniques in analyzing data. Assists in writing instructions, procedures, and manuals to describe and improve administrative, technology, and operational methods and systems. Fully utilizes the capabilities and functions of standard office software applications such as data management, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing in completing assigned projects.

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    1904 S. First St. AgTech Corporate Innovation Site Tenant Directory

    Bayer Crop Science

    Bayer Crop Science blake.giles@bayer.com 217-305-6830 1904 S. First St. Champaign, IL Bayer Crop Science Innovation Center uses the latest in digital tools and data to drive agricultural innovations, which increase efficiency and reduce the amount of water, land, and energy necessary to meet the world’s food fuel and fiber needs. These tools benefit farmers, consumers, and the planet. Bayer Crop Science seeks to deliver world-class innovation, set new standards in sustainability, and drive digital transformation. In 2016, Bayer acquired Monsanto. Currently, they operate as two separate legal entities, but they are working toward the integration of the two companies. In 2018, Monsanto opened a new innovation center at Research Park. cropscience.bayer.com Bayer Crop Science at Research Park Most Outstanding Undergraduate Intern Finalist 2024 – Anshi Mathur  Bayer Mobile Escape Room Visits the Research Park AgTech Innovation Summit 2022 | Fireside Chat with Bayer AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Keynote Address AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Building the Future AgTech Workforce 2019 Agtech Summit Bayer Monsanto Innovation Center Grand Opening Photos 2018 Monsanto Opens Innovation Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign https://youtu.be/Il2LDSfnIYc Stay Connected with Bayer Crop Science Facebook.com/BayerCropScience/ Instagram.com/bayer4crops/ Linkedin.com/company/bayer/ Twitter.com/bayer4crops Positions and Skills at Bayer Crop Science Bayer has offered internships in software engineering, data science, agriculture business analyst, and automation engineering.

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    1800 S. Oak St. Corporate Innovation Site FinTech Tenant Directory

    AXIS Research Center

    AXIS Research Center laura.sime@axiscapital.com 1800 S. Oak St. Champaign, IL AXIS is a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, providing clients and distribution partners with a range of risk transfer products and services. AXIS was built to help our clients navigate the challenges of a volatile world. Our business strategy is the philosophy that we will win with our partners. AXIS Insurance provides customized property, casualty, professional lines and other specialty coverage across the globe. On the other hand, AXIS Re supplies risk transfer products to insurance companies, covering a variety of specialties, from catastrophe to property to general liability. At the AXIS Research Center, we introduce students from a variety of majors to a career trajectory they might not otherwise encounter in their course of study. ARC interns support ongoing data-handling processes and innovate new tools and workflows to enhance AXIS’s global operations. Axis Research Center Axis Research Center at Research Park AXIS Capital and Gies College of Business Establishes the AXIS Risk Management Academy AXIS and University of Illinois Host Climate Symposium

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    1907 S. Fourth St. AgTech Corporate Innovation Site Tenant Directory

    ADM Science and Technology Center

    ADM Science and Technology Center Matt.Menegay@adm.com 1907 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL   In September 2022, ADM celebrated the grand opening of the new ADM Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. The facility quadruples ADM’s footprint and reflects a significant expansion of its capabilities. In addition to its focus on process and financial modeling as well as business intelligence and business development, the new center’s portfolio will allow the addition of human nutrition research and development, wet chemistry, sensory science, data science, computational fluid dynamics, and customer interface and applications. “Our partnership with the University of Illinois has been a win for ADM, the university and its students, as well as the industries in which ADM operates, and we are so excited about this new facility and the future of our collaboration,” said Todd Werpy, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Science Officer at ADM. “University of Illinois students and visiting scientists have helped ADM tackle big challenges and have developed business cases for important research projects. For the university and its students, the new facility will provide hands-on experiences working on real projects that are making an impact not just on ADM, but also on the world. “The expansion strengthens our relationship with the university, leading to more value for ADM, more opportunities for students, and more innovation to unlock the power of nature in order to enrich the quality of life.” The ADM Science and Technology Center will create opportunities for students across campus including chemical engineering, chemistry, information science, computer science, food science and human nutrition, technology management, agricultural and consumer economics, animal science and business programs just to name a few. ABOUT ADM: Archer Daniels Midland Company is one of the largest agricultural processors in the world. Serving as a vital link between farmers and consumers, they take crops and process them to make food ingredients, animal feed ingredients, renewable fuels, and naturally derived alternatives to industrial chemicals. Since everything at ADM begins with agriculture, they have built long-lasting partnerships with the farming community. Farmers are essential to the overall economy, and that’s why ADM creates thousands of products from their crops. Found in 1902 and incorporated in 1923, ADM is headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, and operates processing and manufacturing facilities across the United States and worldwide. Through their extensive global distribution facilities and capabilities, ADM makes a significant contribution to the world’s economy and quality of life. adm.com ADM Modeling Center at Research Park ADM Project Leader and Scientist Michael Tai Highlighted in iFAB Article AgTech Innovation Summit 2022 | Carbon Neutral Business AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Investment in AgTech AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Building the Future AgTech Workforce ADM Receive 2018 Sustainability Leadership Awards ADM Sucess Stories Agtech Innovation Summit 2020 Intern Awards Best Business Innovation Finalist 2022 – Eric Goff Connect with ADM Facebook.com/ADMFarmerServices Linkedin.com/company/adm/ Twitter.com/ADMupdates Youtube.com/user/adm Positions and Skills at ADM ADM hires interns and professionals from the fields of computational work, engineering, and biotechnology.

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    1901 S. First St. Corporate Innovation Site Software, AI and Analytics Tenant Directory

    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA jackien@nvidia.com 1901 S. First St. Champaign, IL NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) and chip units for mobile computing, automotive, gaming, and professional markets.  NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. nvidia.com NVIDIA at Research Park IntelinAir Joins NVIDIA Inception Program Matt Ahrens featured on Innovations @ Research Park Podcast on Spotify and  Apple Podcasts Connect with NVIDIA Facebook.com/NVIDIA Instagram.com/nvidia Linkedin.com/company/nvidia Twitter.com/NVIDIAGeForce Positions and Skills at NVIDIA NVIDIA has previously offered systems software engineer and Senior Software Engineer Positions. NVIDIA looks for students with excellent problem solving, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.

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    2021 S. First St. AgTech Corporate Innovation Site Tenant Directory

    John Deere Technology Innovation Center

    John Deere Technology Innovation Center ChampaignOffice@JohnDeere.com 2021 S. First St. Champaign, IL John Deere is a world leader in providing advanced products and services. It is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land. John Deere continues to innovate through artificial intelligence, automation, and connectivity to help farmers sustainably feed our growing world. The John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) opened at Research Park in 2008 and has continued to focus on delivering customer-centered solutions from the corn production system through Focused Research and Accelerated Incubation. From engineering to information technology, John Deere’s team is dedicated to driving technology in an environment of collaboration and innovation. deere.com John Deere Technology Innovation Center at Research Park John Deere intern wins second place, Notable Innovation, at 2024 Research Park Hackathon John Deere wins second place at the first Research Park Hackathon AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Fireside Chat: John Deere EarthSense selected for John Deere Startup Collaborator program UIUC and John Deere partner to build a robot lawnmower John Deere Technology Innovation Center To Double in Size at Research Park John Deere Technology Innovation Center Hosts Grain Harvesting Technology and Education Event Intern Awards Best Business Innovation Finalist 2023 – Madelyn Heidtke Best Technical Innovation Finalist 2023 – Ganesh Prasad Most Outstanding Graduate Finalist 2023- Xochilth Saldana Most Outstanding Graduate Finalist 2014 – Rachel Flood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RGFuRHSGZo&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fresearchpark5.wpenginepowered.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCraXdFAw9whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfzfB0l6Cuw Connect with John Deere Facebook.com/JohnDeereUSCA/ Twitter.com/JohnDeere Instagram.com/johndeere/ Linkedin.com/company/john-deere/ Positions and Skills for John Deere Technology Innovation Center John Deere is looking for undergrad, grads, and post-docs in analytics, robotics, IoT, UX, mobile, and agronomy. The company hires for the school year and during the summer.

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    1907 S. Fourth St. Corporate Innovation Site Electronics and Hardware Tenant Directory

    Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab

    Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab angie.stacey@brunswick.com 1907 S. Fourth Street Champaign, IL Brunswick is an industry leader in the marine space who focus on lifestyle products like recreational boats, marine engines, active recreation, and activated workplace products. The Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab (formerly the Brunswick I-Jet Lab) works closely with Brunswick’s corporate office to further accelerate Brunswick’s progress in modernizing the recreational boating experience. BI DesignLab supports the development of Brunswick’s autonomous docking technology and develops AI-powered virtual agents for marine applications and other applications that will provide smart assistance to boat operators. With over 175 years of experience, the company has grown to become a world leader in each of its product categories. In 2021, the Brunswick BI DesignLab tripled in sized and moved to a new facility at 1907 S. Fourth Street, to accelerate support of the company’s  ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity and Electrification) strategy and vision to use technology and design to enhance the recreational boating experience. ijetlab.com https://youtu.be/W88Wv6d_5mkhttps://youtu.be/woCAKyHF6VIhttps://youtu.be/x6wDjgIEMnQ Brunswick Boating Intelligence Design Lab at Research Park Brunswick Wins “Best Technical Innovation” in 2025 Research Park Intern Awards Introducing Brunswick Corporation’s Boating Intelligence Design Lab Brunswick Intern Team Participates in 2024 Research Park Hackathon Brunswick I-Jet Lab Showcases Innovative Technology at Consumer Electronics Show Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Intern 2023 – Charlie Du Brunswick intern featured in 2023 Research Park Intern Spotlight video Innovations at Research Park podcast featuring the intern experience at Brunswick’s I-Jet Lab with Trevor George and Meghan Reynolds on iTunes Podcasts and Spotify Brunswick i-Jet Lab Grand Opening Brunswick expands i-Jet lab innovation lab Brunswick makes a Splash at CES Brunswick I- Jet Lab 2017 Grand Opening Photos Brunswick Officially Opens Illini Joint Explorations in Technology Lab Interview with Troy Kollman, Brunswick’s i-Jet Lab Director Intern Awards Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Intern Finalist 2024 – Steve Xing  Most Competent and Collaborative Team Finalist 2024  Best Technical Innovation Finalist 2023 – Aniket Ajay Lad Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Intern 2023 – Charlie Du Most Competent and Collaborative Team Finalist 2022 – Brunswick I-Jet CES Team Most Advanced Marketing and Business Development Finalist 2018 – Muhammad Ali Most Advanced Marketing and Business Development Finalist 2017 – Kshitij Inamdar Positions and Skills for Brunswick BI DesignLab Brunswick has offered internship positions in electrical engineering, industrial design, materials science and engineering, project management, mechanical engineering, and human resources. Brunswick looks for candidates who are adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicators. Stay connected with Brunswick BI DesignLab Facebook.com/ijetlab/ Instagram.com/ijetlab/

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