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Celebrate the Midwest’s Hardtech and Industrial Visionaries

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.

Each year, the awards bring together leaders from across the manufacturing and tech ecosystems to recognize excellence in product innovation, entrepreneurship, impact, and more. From early-stage startups to established industry disruptors, the Fourth Revolution Awards spotlight those making U.S. manufacturing more resilient, sophisticated, and celebrated.

Please note: registration includes access to the mHUB HardTech Summit

The Event Program:

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Cocktails & Appetizers

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Remarks & Award Announcements

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Dinner & Networking

Honorary Award Recipient:  

Each year, mHUB presents honorary awards based on exemplary leadership at the forefront of digital and technological transformation within manufacturing.

Manufacturer of the Year: Coming soon

Corporate Champion: Coming soon

Category Finalists: 

Community Empowerment Award

•  Chicago Quantum Exchange

• Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

• Hitachi Global Air Power

• Illinois Science & Technology Coalition

• Northwestern Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Excellence in Engineering Award

• Carolyn L. Carta, Ph. D.

• Igor Preseren

• Pablo Lasso

• Sohin Shah

• Vel Genov

Innovation of the Year

• Azumo

• Bluefors

• Clarix Imaging

• PherDal Fertility Science, Inc.

• PsiQuantum

Rising Star Award

• Fluid Reality

• Forever Analytical

• Ganance

• Grounded

• Maxwell Labs

• Zenblen

Small & Medium-Sized Manufacturer of the Year

• Hatch

• Kelair Dampers

• Testa-Seat

• United Scrap Metal, Inc.

• Zerno

Learn more about the finalists

mHUB HardTech Summit

Be Inspired at the mHUB HardTech Summit

Before the awards ceremony, explore the future of hardtech at the mHUB HardTech Summit. With startup pitches, panels, and product showcases, this is your destination for thought provoking experiences and inspiration.

Key highlights:

• 30+ startup-pitches

• 3 panel conversations + a closing keynote

• 40 hardtech product demonstrations

• Endless networking

Your Fourth Revolution Awards ticket automatically registers you for both events.

Thank you, event sponsors: Bank of America, ECI Foundation, Nicor Gas