2026 Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant Program
Summary
The University of Illinois System’s Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation (OVPEDI) is committed to advancing the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) by providing supplemental funding for several projects. IIN members are guided by the following principles:
- Drive inclusive innovation, equitable workforce development and sustainable economic growth throughout the state of Illinois;
- Assess and meet regional needs through a combination of collaborative research, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship and training programs;
- Collaborate with hubs across the state and share best practices; and
- Advocate for the value of higher education at the state and national levels.
Social Innovation and Impact has multiple meanings, including the broad economic, health-related, and social well-being of the state and its communities, and environmental sustainability of its food and water ecosystem, which includes addressing issues affecting groups who are underserved, under-represented, or under-resourced.
Key Information
Direct Link to Opportunity
https://iin.uillinois.edu/social-innovation-and-impact-seed-grant-funding-opportunity/Application Deadline
Amount:
Up to $100,000
Fund Type
Grant
Funding Agency
UI System – Office of the Vice President for Economic Development & Innovation
Internal or External
Internal
Status of Applicants
See Opportunity Website
Discipline(s)
See Opportunity Website
Contact
See Opportunity Website