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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The Valley of Death - Pitfalls for Hardtech Entrepreneurs in TRL 4-6
Join our next Tech Thursday session in collaboration with Centrepolis Accelerato, where we’ll take a deep dive into one of the most critical (and risky) phases of hardware commercialization—Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–6. This virtual event will explore why so many hardware innovations stall during this stage—and what you can do to avoid the same fate.
Presenters:
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Dan Radomski, CEO, Centrepolis Accelerator
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Dennis Shaver, Program Director, Centrepolis Accelerator
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Marcy Capron-Johnson, Expert in Residence, mHUB
Whether you're an early-stage founder, investor, or ecosystem supporter, this conversation will offer valuable insights on how to move a promising product through technical, manufacturing, and market hurdles—and into full commercialization.
What you’ll learn:
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Common technical and business pitfalls at TRL 4–6
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How to de-risk your path from prototype to market
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Lessons from experts who’ve helped dozens of startups scale successfully
Venue
Virtual
Location
Virtual Get Directions
Date and Time
07/10/25 @ 11:00 AM
07/10/25 @ 11:00 AM
Tags
Delivery, Growth, Product Feasibility
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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