from idea to impact

“Our mission is to measure, connect, and enrich the Illinois innovation economy.”

—The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC)

The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition is a member-driven non-profit that strengthens the state’s innovation economy through ecosystem programming and support, data insights, and non-partisan policy and advocacy at a state and national level. Our impactful STEM education programs connect classrooms with companies to solve real world problems while preparing the next generation of STEM talent.

The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition’s (ISTC) is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. This drive for change led us to develop the ARC framework.