IMEC Site Thank you again for your interest in the Made in Illinois Grant Program. Please note that the 2025 application window has closed, and all awards have been communicated.
For a list of 2025 recipients, please read the 2025 press announcement.
Illinois manufacturers… your moment is here.
The Made in Illinois Grant Program is a game-changing opportunity for small and mid-sized manufacturers to access up to $50,000 in matching funds to support innovation and strategic technological advancements.
This initiative is brought to life through a collaboration between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and IMEC, uniting state resources and hands-on manufacturing expertise. Together, we’re here to strengthen Illinois manufacturing — one company at a time.
The Made in Illinois Grant Program covers allowable expenditures from July 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025.
Approved examples include the acquisition or leasing of machinery, such as specialized automation equipment or collaborative robotics. Specialized hardware or software, like IIOT, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance are included as well as late-stage product testing and scaling of new products. Also included is the development and commercialization of new products.
Awards will be prioritized based on size/geography, business viability, economic potential, and leveraged business impacts. Preference will be given to applicants who did not receive an award in 2024.
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