Regions matter. They
provide the scale required to support innovations that contribute to growth and
prosperity. NIU’s regional development collaborations build human,
governmental, economic, cultural, and environmental assets across the region.
Regional Development Institute
Innovations that lead to local prosperity and regional growth.
Center for Governmental Studies
Expertise in research, planning, and implementation to aid community, workforce, and economic growth.
NIUNet
Planning and implementation of a 2200 mile, high-speed broadband network across the northern Illinois region
RDI: Broadband Development Group
Design, contracting, and installation of broadband solutions.
Health Technology Initiatives
Healthcare applications for broadband networks and cutting-edge cancer treatment
Institute for Neutron Therapy at Fermi Lab
Clinic Director, Lisa Bergeron
Illinois Rural HealthNet
Executive Director, Roger Holloway
NIU is leading development of Illinois Rural HealthNet, a high-speed, fiber optic network connecting rural Illinois hospitals with specialists at larger facilities throughout the state and nation. When completed, this federally-funded, $24 million network will transform healthcare delivery in many areas of the state where access to specialty care is not currently available.
Regional Health Resource Services
Education, research, and technical services for healthcare institutions and professionals.
Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (IL-HITREC)
IL-HITREC helps facilitate the electronic exchange of information across health care settings and meet the national goals for improved and more equitable healthcare.
Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
Assistance with engineering, technical needs, information technology, and marketing support for small and medium-sized companies.
AgTech
Assistance for bringing new uses of agricultural products to market.