Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
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Raising the right capital at the right time is critical — and it takes more than grants or VC checks, especially for hardtech founders. In this high-impact workshop, funding experts will break down how to blend government grants, equity investment, debt financing, project financing, and offtake agreements to fuel your first pilots and early commercial launches.
You’ll hear from leaders like Julie Greco of Energy Capital Ventures, Toya Garcia-Bradow from William Blair, and Jennie Graham from Burnt Island Ventures. Who specialize in building capital stacks that support hardtech growth — not just survival.
What you’ll take away:
- Understanding of various investment vehicles
- Learn how to align the best investment options with the right milestones
- Insights from investment and financial planning experts
- Advice on how to craft your pitches
Venue
https://mhubchicago.zoom.us/j/89714238112?pwd=btqwvhjjbjpIoCahX5XVRRk1Wbu1a8.1
Location
Date and Time
05/20/25 @ 12:00 PM
05/20/25 @ 12:00 PM
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Women in Manufacturing
On Wednesday, October 8 2025, mHUB will host its next Women in Manufacturing event, which convenes hundreds of change-makers from across the country. At this event, startups, entrepreneurs, and industry come together to celebrate women in hardtech industries. The event features networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and an interactive activity to close out the program.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago's tech community on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for the mHUB Community BBQ. This casual parking lot bash is all fun with food, music, drinks, family-friendly activities, and more. Over 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to join the summer sun, heat, and company.
mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The HardTech Summit attracts over 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation.

Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards acknowledge outstanding hardtech entrepreneurs, community organizations, and manufacturers in the Midwest region that are driving technological advancement and social impact. The awards ceremony will close out the March 6, 2025 HardTech Summit. The nomination window will open in Q4 of 2025.
Resources Tailored to Your Unique Startup Roadmap
All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
To unlock auxiliary resources and pair learnings with hands-on guidance and tools, explore membership or Catalyze programs.
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