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: Fueling Student Excitement in the Future of STEM
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Fueling Student Excitement in the Future of STEM ISTC’s Education programs are dedicated to providing STEM opportunities to students by getting them hands-on experiences to better introduce them and expose them to not only STEM pathways that...
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Working towards equity in tech for women and non-binary founders
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Working Towards Equity for Women and Non-Binary Founders In the fall of 2020, Pivotal Ventures, Melinda Gates’s investment and incubation company, in partnership with Break Through Tech (formerly WiTNY, founded at Cornell Tech) and SecondMuse,...
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Making Space and Pushing Policy to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurship
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS: Making Space and Pushing Policy to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship and business creation is fundamental to a healthy economy. Immigrants in particular play an important role in creating jobs as they are more likely to start...