The IBRL is a bioprocessing product research and development facility that bridges the gap from basic discovery to commercialization of bioproducts. The facility serves as an invaluable asset to bioenergy and bioprocessing companies by partnering them with the human and equipment capabilities of the university.

The primary principle behind IGPA's work is that evidence-based and objective information, gathered using the most appropriate research methods, is critical to all policy conversations. IGPA connects the University of Illinois System’s world-class faculty to policymakers and thought leaders and strives to pinpoint the most pressing policy topics to help guide their scholarly work.

ICMT was launched in 2007 to foster cutting-edge research in the area of the theory of condensed matter, construed broadly.

The Illinois Water Resources Center works with scientists, water professionals, and communities to address water resource challenges at both the national and state scales. IWRC is one of 54 programs funded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 to promote and support the restoration, conservation, and best management of water resources in the United States and U.S. territories.

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), a division of the Prairie Research Institute, encourages and assist citizens, businesses, and government agencies to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and reduce waste to protect human health and the environment of Illinois and beyond. ISTC integrates applied research, technical assistance, and information services to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; and materials recycling and beneficial reuse.

The Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It is a premier state Geological Survey serving the needs of Illinois with earth science information relevant to the State's environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety.

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), a division of the Prairie Research Institute, investigates, preserves, and interprets the archaeology of Illinois. ISAS expertise and data assist Illinois communities, businesses, institutions, and people in making informed decisions about management and preservation of our irreplaceable cultural heritage.

IQUIST’s mission is to advance quantum technology and train a quantum-smart workforce through collaborative, cross-disciplinary research programs.

Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey, a division of the Prairie Research Institute, has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois— the state’s biological memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation.