Illinois Tech leases lab space at Fulton Labs

Illinois Institute of Technology has leased approximately 34,295 square feet in Trammell Crow Company’s (TCC) Fulton Labs innovation hub. Illinois Tech will occupy the entire 7th floor of the cutting-edge wet lab facilities at 400 N. Aberdeen, aiming to fuel scientific breakthroughs and industry-relevant research as the first academic institution to join the thriving and collaborative innovation ecosystem alongside their Fulton Labs neighbors, which include Portal Innovations and the Chan Zuckerberg BioHub. 

“As Chicago's only technology-focused university, Illinois Tech is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge innovations, offering a distinctive education and unique research program focused on using science, technology, and design thinking to address global challenges,” said Illinois Tech Provost Kenneth Christensen. “As the first academic institution to be part of this hub of innovation at Fulton Labs, we're not only setting the pace but also fortifying a diverse and thriving innovation ecosystem.”

Illinois Tech will utilize Fulton Labs to expand its research and development presence and drive innovation. Researchers will focus on biomedical and biological engineering, including sensors, separation science, and electrochemical energy materials, along with more biology-focused research, such as therapeutics development. These advanced research facilities, along with opportunities to collaborate with employers, offer Illinois Tech students exposure to industry-aligned research that is an integral part of the Elevate experiential learning experience that Illinois Tech offers students. At Fulton Labs, Illinois Tech will help grow a vibrant ecosystem, collaborating internally and with nearby partners.

400 North Aberdeen will mark the university’s first off campus move to a commercial research hub, which it will occupy in Fulton Market by late summer of 2024. Perkins & Will designed Illinois Tech’s space which will be built by Power Construction.