mHUB is on a mission to revolutionize hardtech and manufacturing innovation in America
Strategic Initiatives to Connect, Innovate, and Transform
mHUB is involved in several initiatives to connect stakeholders across industries and geographies that enable hardtech and manufacturing innovation to reach its full potential for solving problems and driving economies. mHUB looks to build pathways and opportunities for all and recognizes that partnership across the public and private sectors keep the flame of ingenuity burning.
The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub
mHUB is incredibly honored to be a member of the The Bloch Hub led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs program. This generational investment has the opportunity to drive the US global quantum leadership resulting in over 30,000 new jobs and the generation of over $60B in revenue in the near term. This partnership is fueled by the right level of engagement at the State, City, industry, academia, venture, and civic and nonprofit leadership and has the opportunity to be accelerated with Federal investment. Join mHUB as we innovate and commercialize this critical national security technology that will have a profound impact on humanity.
Clean Tech Economy Coalition
The 2025 Clean Tech Economy Coalition (CTEC) an alliance of organizations committed to supporting a clean energy economy in Illinois and is competing for Phase 2 funding of the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. It includes 17 organizations rallied around six major initiatives related to manufacturing and supply chain, workforce development, applied research, entrepreneurship and commercialization, and infrastructure in Illinois.
Heartland Climate Tech Partnership
The Heartland Climate Tech Partnership (HCTP) will address the urgent need for energy innovation while creating manufacturing jobs to drive the Midwest region’s economic recovery and includes Evergreen Climate Innovations, Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, mHUB, and Spark Innovation Center. Two DOE Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Programs, Chain Reaction Innovations based at Argonne National Laboratory and Innovation Crossroads based at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, serve as project affiliates, along with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
In 2024, mHUB joined the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) as a Channel Partner in collaboration with Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan. Together, mHUB and Centrepolis were awarded funding to advance and share programmatic resources for manufacturing readiness to support energy startups. The two organizations have ties through the Heartland Climate Tech Partnership and will build upon their shared resources for the commercialization of clean energy businesses.
Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen
HUB is honored to be part of the MachH2 alliance, which is committed to growing the Midwest regional hydrogen value chain to deliver positive climate and community impact. Clean hydrogen production will be powered by the region’s abundant carbon-free energy and create jobs, while reducing emissions from various sectors.
Clean Tech Innovation Network (CTIN)
mHUB is partnering with the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce to create CTIN to support manufacturing-based innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation with a specific focus on energy infrastructure for grid modernization. The goal of CTIN is to further reduce barriers to energy entrepreneurship and to create new intellectual property and jobs while growing domestic manufacturing and a diverse skilled workforce. Together, mHUB and GECC will recruit and support aspiring entrepreneurs and skilled workers seeking a career change and provide them with the workforce and business training to launch careers in the energy manufacturing sector.
Pilot Launchpad Program
The Pilot Launchpad program will bring together committed industry partners, expert-led technical assistance, and funding opportunities to accelerate lab-developed technologies from prototype to market. This will help bridge the critical gap in Chicago’s lab-to-market pipeline to ensure climate and energy startups have the tools they need to scale in the region.
Supply Chain Readiness
The Supply Chain Readiness program at mHUB supports hardtech startups in developing scalable domestic supply chains to accelerate commercialization. mHUB is building upon the diverse, regional supply chain network with a technical assistance program that connects domestic suppliers and contract manufacturers with hardtech entrepreneurs. This program strengthens work in partnership with the Heartland Climate Tech Partnership, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, and Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
Looking to access resources or partner on an initiative?
If you have a need or goal that aligns with an existing program or are interested in discussing a new opportunity, connect with mHUB through its Community Partners program to get started.
