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Bringing a concept to life means ensuring it resonates with customers before launch. “Testing the Waters” is a hands-on workshop that teaches founders and entrepreneurs how to prepare for and execute effective prototype tests.
You’ll gain insights into creating a structured testing plan, asking the right questions, and observing user interactions to understand what works and what doesn’t. The session also covers how to document and analyze feedback, as well as strategies for iterating on your proof-of-concept based on customer input. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to confidently test and refine your product concept for market success.
This is a hands-on lab to accompany the quarterly Discovery Series lecture “Discovery 103: The How.” While it is recommended that you attend the lecture first, it is not required.
Venue
3rd Floor, Large Boardroom (331)
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
07/15/25 @ 1:30 PM
07/15/25 @ 1:30 PM
Tags
Business Viability, Discovery, Product Feasibility
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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.
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.
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.