Companies seeking an equity investment through the Illinois Innovation Venture Fund (INVENT) of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) must meet general eligibility criteria before continuing with the diligence process.

Note that this form must be completed in one sitting and cannot be saved along the way. It will take about 30-45 minutes to complete.

Tip: Select an option, right click the screen to save a PDF of the form. Scroll through and review the questions before beginning. Be prepared to write brief summaries on the company including its product/service, business financials, market opportunity, competition, the team and its impact in Illinois. You may elect to receive a copy of your submission by checking the box at the end of the form.

Completing this form does not guarantee eligibility or an investment. This program is administered via a competitive process and an investment will take into consideration multiple factors.

Thank you for your interest. Information will be kept confidential within our investment team.