Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
Never Miss a New Course!
Join mHUB for a family-friendly Build & Battle robot competition. All attendees will have the opportunity to build DIY robots, with technical guidance, and participate in sumo-style pick-up battles over the course of the day. Want a leg up? Purchase a kit at check-out to ensure you have all the materials you need to dominate. If you're happy with your robot, you'll have the opportunity to enter into a bracket competition onsite and close out the event with head-to-head battles starting at 4pm.
Kids 2-years old and under do not need a ticket
Building
An open building and battling session will be held from 1PM – 4PM. All ticketholders have access to the designated building area, materials, and complimentary food and beverage. Ready-made kits with basic components and instructions are also available to purchase for those needing additional guidance.
Guidelines and rules will be distributed ahead of the event. No pre-made robots allowed!
Battling
From 4PM – 6 PM there will be a bracket competition for those who register onsite to participate. The tournament will commence around 4PM and continue until only one robot is left standing! The winning robot and team will take home the trophy, mHUB swag, and other prizes.
Please contact Emily Salgado at emilysalgado@mhubchicago.com if you have any questions about mHUB ROBOT | Build & Battle.
Venue
mHUB
Location
1623 W Fulton Street Chicago, IL 60612 Get Directions
Date and Time
06/08/24 @ 1:00 PM
06/08/24 @ 1:00 PM
Tags
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.
To unlock auxiliary resources and pair learnings with hands-on guidance and tools, explore membership or Catalyze programs.
Explore Membership