12 venture funds, 6 angel networks, 6 accelerator programs and 6 active federal grants for machine learning founders in Illinois — sourced from SEC Form D filings and Grants.gov.
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Geological Survey
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Centers for Disease Control - NCIRD
DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Food and Nutrition Service
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Data sources: Fund data comes from SEC Form D filings (EDGAR), updated nightly. Grant opportunities come from Grants.gov. Angel network and accelerator data is curated from public sources. Figures shown are the amounts reported in regulatory filings, not estimates. Last refreshed June 2026.