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Discover the Future with HardTech Innovation
The mHUB HardTech Summit is your ultimate destination to explore cutting-edge advancements in smart manufacturing, medical devices, clean energy, sustainability, and beyond. Join industry leaders, innovative startups, and forward-thinking investors to shape the future of what's possible with hardtech.
What to Expect at the Summit
Main Stage:
Engage with industry experts and thought leaders as they discuss breakthrough technologies, manufacturing policies, and perspectives for startups and investors.
Main stage agenda:
- 2:00PM - 2:15PM - Opening remarks
- 2:15PM - 3:00PM - Panel - to be announced!
- 3:00PM - 3:45PM - Panel - to be announced!
- 3:45PM - 4:30PM - Panel - to be announced!
- 4:30PM - 5:00PM - Break
- 5:00PM - 5:30PM - Rising Start Pitch Competition (part of the Fourth Revolution Awards)
- 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Closing fireside keynote conversation
- 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Closing fireside keynote conversation
Startup Pitch Stage
The Startup Pitch Stage welcomes attendees to hear back-to-back pitches from over 30 of the region's most exciting early-stage startups.
Pitch schedule:
- 2:30PM - 3:30PM - MedTech
- 3:30PM - 4:30PM - HardTech and Smart Manufacturing
- 4:30PM - 5:30PM - Sustainability and Energy
The Product Showcase
Step into our prototyping labs to see over 40+ product demonstrations from mHUB startups and discover the next wave of hardtech brilliance.
- Open 2:30PM - 5:00PM
Evening Reception: Fourth Revolution Awards
End your day on a high note! Celebrate trailblazing innovation with live music, dinner, and awards at Venue West, just a 2-minute walk from the Summit
Additional ticket required: https://lu.ma/mHUB4REV2025
Thank you to presenting sponsor, Omron and supporting sponsors, J.P. Morgan Chase & Executive Construction Inc. Foundation.
Venue
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St
Location
mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
Date and Time
03/06/25 @ 1:30 PM
03/06/25 @ 1:30 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.
Annual mHUB HardTech Summit
The annual HardTech Summit & Product Showcase opens mHUB's doors to the public to show how mHUB is leveraging its hardtech innovation programs to be a national leader in advanced manufacturing, medical technology, and climate and energy solutions - all while building the most equitable, diverse, and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Annual Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards taking place on March 13th, 2024, celebrates regional manufacturing and hardtech entrepreneurs for their leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution.
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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