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ISTC Innovation Voucher Program Office Hours

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Interested in learning whether your company could benefit from the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program? Join Jacob Barry, Innovation Program Manager at the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC), for office hours to discuss your technology, research needs, and potential university partnerships.

These sessions take place monthly on the second Tuesday of each month and offer startups and small to mid-sized businesses the opportunity to connect directly with ISTC about the program.

The Illinois Innovation Voucher Program supports collaboration between Illinois businesses and qualified Illinois higher education institutions, helping companies access research expertise, specialized facilities, and technical support to accelerate product development.

During your 30-minute session, you can:

  • Learn how the Innovation Voucher Program works

  • Discuss potential research collaborations

  • Ask questions about eligibility and the application process

  • Explore whether your project may qualify

Who should attend:
Illinois-based startups and small to mid-sized businesses developing new technologies, products, or processes who may benefit from university research partnerships.

Sign up for a time slot to discuss your project and learn how the Innovation Voucher Program can support your innovation efforts.

Venue

mHUB

Location

mHUB, West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL, USA Get Directions

Date and Time

04/14/26 @ 10:00 AM

04/14/26 @ 10:00 AM

Tags

Business Viability, Customer Discovery, Delivery, Discovery, Product Feasibility

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mHUB Event Sponsorship

Learn more about the 2026 season of events and how to support and engage through strategic sponsorship 

mHUB HardTech Summit

The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.

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Fourth Revolution Awards

The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.

 

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mHUB Community BBQ

Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.