Illinois has announced $7 million in new funding available through its Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants Program.

Gov tech firms in CivStart's new AI cohort take on tasks like chatbot-as-a-service tools and real-time cybersecurity monitoring.

The 2023 cohort of "civic-minded" entrepreneurs in CivStart's accelerator program will receive support and mentorship for two years, the group says.

Tech startups and organization can now apply for a 16-week program that challenges technologists to devise solutions for seven department challenges.

In the category of new business creation, the state ranks dead last in the U.S.

Key among the recommendations of a new report to promote innovation in the state is the creation of a fund to support emerging technology companies.

There's a booming tech economy in the city, the analysis says, with more than 477 new startups and 00 million worth of venture capital investment.