ROCK ISLAND – State Senator Mike Halpin announced that $56,432 in grant money has been awarded to an innovative small business in Galesburg.
“With the right resources, Western Illinois communities can produce competitive products that bring business to our region,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “Innovation grants lift up small businesses and put tax dollars to good use.”
The Illinois Innovation Voucher Program connects small businesses with the state’s world-class universities and research institutions. Through competitive awards of up to $75,000, the program enables companies to pursue research and development projects in partnership with a qualified Illinois institute of higher education to support technology validation, accelerate product development and strengthen commercialization pathways.
In the 36th Senate District that Halpin represents, Lux Blox LLC in Galesburg was selected to receive the $56,000 through Innovation Voucher Program grants. Lux Blox produces educational and interactive toys for children to get excited about STEM. Their products are manufactured in the United States and are used in classrooms and other learning spaces around the world.
To learn more about the Innovation Voucher Program, click here.
