Disruption Lab

Part of our commitment to innovation at Gies College of Business.

Using disruptive technology like AI and machine learning, Blockchain, and VR/AR to transform industries. We work on projects with real world impact for a variety of clients.

 
 

Making an impact on campus and beyond

The Disruption Lab drives innovation within Gies College of Business by creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff from across campus to explore emerging technologies that are impacting both business and society in novel and unpredictable ways. The lab will foster curricular innovation; enhance the agility and impact of the College; transform business education by training entrepreneurial, purpose-driven leaders; and forever change the way Gies College of Business prepares students, alumni, and our partners for a rapidly evolving world.

Charting the course on the Path to Purpose

In collaboration with Grainger Engineering, Gies Disruption Lab offers extensive opportunities not only to business majors, computer science, engineers and other diverse students across campus.

Now Introducing DLab - Strategy!

DLab - Strategy is DLab's new technical strategy arm, perfect for business students who want to be at the forefront of emerging technology! We will provide strategic technical solutions to our clients, revolving around disruptive tech like AI/ML and Blockchain. Please reach out to rthrush2@illinois.edu with any questions!