mHUB Chicago mPOWER programs

mPOWER programs are designed to fast-track early stage startups through the discovery phase. Through an application-based, 6-month program, participants receive hands-on support to turn ideas into hardtech businesses at the nation’s leading independent innovation center for physical product development.

Founders conclude the program with a clear understanding of the problem they are trying to solve, who would be willing to pay for the solution, their market, and prototyping roadmap.

Eligibility & Benefits

There is no fee to participate in the program as membership is sponsored by program partners, who, with mHUB, define areas of focus for each cohort, such energy, consumer products, hardtech, and more.

Sessions take place at mHUB’s innovation center at 1623 W. Fulton St, Chicago, IL, 60612. There will be some virtual accommodation for hybrid sessions, but the majority of programming will take place in person.

If accepted into the program, you will receive:

• Sponsored 6-month membership at mHUB with Shared Workspace membership benefits
• Structured, hands-on programming for building a business and product at its earliest stages
• Access to $6M worth of prototyping equipment
• Dedicated support from a network of industry-leading mentors, mHUB staff, and founders
• Networking opportunities
• Speaker series to hear from entrepreneurs building technology in focus areas
• Exclusive access to mHUB’s Experts in Residence
• The opportunity to apply for up to a $5,000 microgrant