CATALYST CONVERSATIONS
Catalyst is ISTC’s signature feature series exploring the people, partnerships, and big ideas shaping Illinois’ innovation economy. Each edition offers in-depth storytelling and expert insights from across sectors—technology, education, entrepreneurship, research, and more.
Previously a monthly newsletter, Catalyst is now published quarterly and delivered through our Spark newsletter. This shift allows us to bring you richer stories and more curated perspectives from leaders advancing science, technology, and innovation across the state.
Stay tuned for deep dives into the conversations moving Illinois forward.
The Latest Catalyst:
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: School is Out, But STEM is IN! Keeping Students Engaged with STEM During the Summer
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: School is Out, But STEM is IN! Keeping Students Engaged with STEM During the Summer School may be out for the summer but our ISTC Education team is keeping students engaged with exciting opportunities to gain skills and confidence in STEM...
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: PRIDE EDITION – Supporting LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: PRIDE EDITION - Supporting LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs According to a 2005 study from Syracuse University, being LGBTQIA+ adversely affects a founder’s ability to engage suppliers, obtain licenses, market their businesses, hire employees, and...
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Fighting Our Environmental Crisis with Fermentation
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Fighting Our Environmental Crisis with Fermentation According to Boston Consulting Group, dollar for dollar, investing in protein and dairy alternatives does far more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stave off climate change, than green...