Agencies
Services
Key Sectors & Growth Areas
A company that does not certify as SEDI-eligible or CDB-eligible that fits within one of the key sectors identified as part of the Illinois economic development plan is eligible for Fund consideration.
- Agriculture, AgTech, Next Generation Agriculture, Food Processing
- Energy, EnergyTech, Clean Energy Production
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences, Healthcare, MedTech
- Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0
- Quantum Information Sciences & Technology, Quantum Computing, AI, Microelectronics
- Transportation, Distribution, Logistics, Mobility
DCEO is committed to bolstering sectors and technologies aligned with the federal CHIPS and Science Act, including National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) initiatives. Part of the INVENT fund will support the Venture Investment for Semiconductor Technology Advancement (VISTA) initiative for businesses with a focus on these critical technology sectors:
- Advanced Computing and Software
- Advanced Materials
- Microelectronics
- Quantum Science
- Semiconductor Manufacturing/Packaging