Research and Development
Access the expertise and innovations of academia with the speed and drive of industry. DPI’s Applied R&D team partners scientists with universities, government labs, and businesses on climate, AI/ML, food, and fintech research to build a stronger future for all of us—in Illinois and around the globe.
Dive into our latest applied R&D initiatives.
DPI collaborates on a wide variety of research and development initiatives with public and private stakeholders to advance the planet and society. Take a closer look below at some of our key applied R&D efforts.
Leverage research into Illinois education, workforce development, and training for tech.
The Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC) provides data-based analysis to our state’s policy and education leaders’ questions. IWERC complements DPI’s ambitions to improve education and training for in-demand tech jobs as well as conduct applied research.
Bring climate science down to earth.
DPI’s climate team works with federal agencies, industry, and academic partners to build a climate intelligence ecosystem that translates state-of-the-art climate science into focused solutions, services, and climate policy guidance.
Access international research teams decarbonizing road transportation.
The Clean Energy and Equitable Transportation Solutions (CLEETS) NSF-UKRI Global Center brings together eminent climate, energy, data science, and transportation experts in two regions to advance interdisciplinary research and community engagement. CLEETS identifies solutions that accelerate equitable, use-inspired decarbonized road transportation.
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