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Illinois Tech's one-of-a-kind hands-on programs prepare students to conceive, test, and refine new business concepts in interdisciplinary teams. Their advanced academic training and research experience prepares them to hit the ground running on day one.

UTP staff take an active role in helping resident companies find qualified student candidates. Drawing on all campus resources, we help growing companies recruit and select the best students for their specific needs.

UTP companies benefit from the knowledge and experience of Illinois Tech's world-class academic departments and faculty. As part of available support services, UTP staff help resident companies identify specific issues or areas of expertise needed, introducing them to Illinois Tech faculty-experts who can satisfy these needs. Faculty provide invaluable consulting support in a wide range of areas, from science and technology to business development.

Located within UTP, IIT Research Institute is an independent, not-for-profit Illinois Tech affiliate that conducts contract research for the pharmaceutical, biotech, veterinary, agrichemical, and nutriceutical industries. IITRI performs research related to pre-clinical toxicology, safety evaluations, drug discovery, and development. Drawing on support from the National Institutes of Health, IITRI researchers also take part in studies focused on cancer diagnosis and prevention.

Many startups that move to UTP are involved in research to prove new concepts and advance intellectual property activities. In partnership with Illinois Tech, companies enjoy access to state-of-the-art analytical equipment inside the university’s core labs. UTP companies also benefit from fully equipped wood and machine shops for tool and prototype fabrication under a user-fee agreement.