TechNexus Venture Collaborative Joins ISTC & World Business Chicago's Venture Engine Program as Innovation Partner

TechNexus joined the Venture Engine program — powered by Illinois Science and Technology Coalition and World Business Chicago — as a sponsor and innovation partner. The program connects Illinois' most promising startups to the state's most innovative corporations.

TechNexus Venture Collaborative has joined the Venture Engine program as a sponsor and innovation partner. Powered by Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) and World Business Chicago (WBC) , Venture Engine connects Illinois' most promising startups to the state's most innovative, industry-leading corporations. As an innovation partner, TechNexus will leverage its experience, expertise, and network to help the program source startups, assist with innovation events, engage with members, and provide additional guidance for those new to navigating corporate-startup relationships. “Illinois has a vibrant startup ecosystem ready to be leveraged by forward-thinking corporations and TechNexus Venture Collaborative has been a leader in doing this work for decades. They have been a great partner in ISTC’s work and mission and It’s a natural partnership. I’m so glad that they not only understand our mission but have a history of success in this work which benefits our program, our startups, and corporations, and ultimately the innovation economy of the state of Illinois,” said Colleen D. Egan , President & CEO of ISTC. For corporations, Venture Engine provides ongoing scouting of Illinois-based ventures that are partnership-ready and creates connections that lead to mutually-beneficial collaboration. For startups, the program creates unique opportunities to engage with corporate partners as customers, investors, collaborators, to explore pilot or proof-of-concept, and more. More about the Venture Engine process Scout innovative startups in critical industries and technology areas on an ongoing basis. Screen startups to create a curated database of engagement-ready startups. Engage collaborative partnerships between startups and corporations. About TechNexus TechNexus Venture Collaborative, helping leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs work together to create new business models, new revenue streams, new products, and markets. For over a decade, TechNe

By Madelyn Rutter at TechNexus Venture Collaborative