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Cash is king for hardware startups, but essential equipment can drain your runway faster than any other expense. This session, presented by CSC Leasing, introduces innovative equipment financing strategies that allow you to preserve capital and maintain equity while accessing the technology and machinery critical to your growth.
Unlike traditional venture funding that dilutes your ownership, equipment leasing provides non-dilutive capital specifically designed for hardware and technology companies. This workshop demystifies the leasing landscape, showing how modern financing structures can transform major capital expenditures into manageable operational expenses while preserving your cash for R&D, hiring, and market expansion.
Whether you need a single 3D printer or an entire production line, understanding equipment financing options can be the difference between stretching your runway and running out of cash. This session provides practical tools to make informed decisions about one of your largest expense categories.
About the Organization
CSC Leasing specializes in non-dilutive technology and equipment leasing solutions designed specifically for growing companies. With deep expertise in startup financing needs, CSC helps hardware and technology companies access critical equipment without depleting cash reserves or diluting equity. Their flexible lease structures adapt to the unique challenges of scaling businesses, from early-stage startups to growth-phase companies. CSC's approach goes beyond traditional financing, providing strategic guidance on equipment acquisition, upgrade paths, and cash flow optimization to support long-term success.
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Location
1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
12/04/25 @ 2:00 PM
12/04/25 @ 2:00 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.
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