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Applications are now open for mHUB members to participate in the mHUB HardTech Summit. This is an opportunity to highlight your product in front of 1,000+ stakeholders in the Hardtech ecosystem. From venture capitalists to corporates, policy-makers to peer innovators, we are opening our doors to showcase the incredible innovation happening in our membership.

 

There are two options for you to engage in the day: demo tables in the product showcase and pitching on stage in the shared workspace. If you'd like to do both, please select both in the application. 

 

Event Details: 

March 23, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

mHUB 965 W. Chicago Ave. 

 

To ensure a fair process and a good mix of startups represented, all participants interested in showcasing and/or pitching must complete the application to be considered. 

 

Evening Reception Ticket Discounts: All members will receive a $50 discount for evening reception tickets, using the code mHUBMEMBER50 on the eventbrite page. But please note: if you are accepted to demo in the showcase or to pitch on stage, you will receive one free ticket. 

 

Applications will remain open until March 3rd, end-of-day. We will let teams know who is accepted in the following week. 

 Apply here!

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