Innovation House: Showcasing the Region’s Startup Ecosystem
Join 25+ organizations coming together during the DNC to showcase the region's success in building an innovation economy that impacts humanity.
Special guest, Steve Chen, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of YouTube, will give brief remarks on what it takes to build a thriving startup ecosystem. Chen graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Following this short conversation, Microsoft Americas CTO, Lara Rubbelke, will share a few words.
The open-house event will also feature startup solutions addressing pressing challenges in climate, smart and sustainable manufacturing, healthcare, water, quantum, and more. Discover new innovations and learn how early-stage technologies are contributing to inclusive economic and workforce development.
Hosted by: mHUB, P33, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, World Business Chicago
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Near the United Center, this event will take place at Chicago's hardtech innovation center, mHUB, home to state-of-the-art prototyping labs located in a designated Opportunity Zone, HUBZone, and Planned Manufacturing District.
Attendees will enjoy:
Remarks by YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen and Microsoft Americans CTO Lara Rubbelke, starting at 12:30PM
Over 50+ startup and product demonstrations
Opportunities to connect over coffee and lunch
Access to co-working spaces to recharge
Guided tours of mHUB
For questions related to the media or special appointments, contact kim@mhubchicago.com