2111 S Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820

The University of Illinois established the Research Park to attract leading high-technology companies, accelerate the commercialization of University-driven innovation, and foster long-term economic growth. Today, it stands as one of the premier university-affiliated research parks in the country. The Research Park creates a dynamic environment where technology-based businesses collaborate directly with University of Illinois faculty and students. Tenants benefit from proximity to world-class laboratories, specialized equipment, and research resources – enabling strategic partnerships that advance product development, applied research, and commercialization initiatives. Companies located within the Research Park receive Allied Agency status with the University of Illinois, providing streamlined access to campus resources and strengthening integration with the broader academic ecosystem.

Just minutes from central campus, the Research Park is home to more than 120 companies employing approximately 2,000 professionals in high-technology fields. At any given time, there are ~800 University of Illinois student interns at work within the Park, contributing leading-edge technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in corporate research, engineering, and product development.

With its vibrant entrepreneurial culture, direct access to talent, and strong institutional support, the University of Illinois Research Park offers a uniquely collaborative setting for companies seeking innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.

The Tech Fab Development Center I (TDFC I) at 2111 S. Oak Street is a 20,000 SF multi-tenant laboratory, R&D, and office facility purposefully designed to support innovation-driven companies across a range of technical disciplines. The building offers a true flex environment, featuring drive-in overhead doors for shipping and receiving, along with shared amenities including a kitchen and break area, making it well-suited for users requiring both office and light industrial capabilities.

Designed to accommodate both wet and dry lab users, the facility also supports high-tech development, light assembly, and small-scale production, with a flexible layout that can adapt to evolving operational needs and specialized equipment requirements. Its close proximity to the EnterpriseWorks Incubator provides direct access to early-stage companies, entrepreneurial resources, and the broader innovation ecosystem within the University of Illinois Research Park.