The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers and companies in Chicago. DPI does three things: Train people for high-demand tech jobs; innovate through applied R&D; and support business building to help the economy grow. With state investment, an innovation district in development, and a high-powered network of university partners regionally and internationally, DPI has the resources to attract, develop, retain, and leverage the most ambitious talent in Chicago to address global challenges in our environment, agriculture, industry, life sciences, and shared digital future.