Chicago Innovation Awards

Overview

_NOTE: There is no fee to nominate, and we encourage organizations to self-nominate._

About Chicago Innovation

Our mission is to empower the Chicago innovation ecosystem by educating, connecting, and celebrating innovators.

Chicago Innovation Awards LLC operates a year-round series of activities aimed at celebrating innovators in the Chicago region. The Chicago Innovation Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that provides educational events and programs to people interested in learning about innovation and entrepreneurship.

About the Chicago Innovation Award

To be considered, the innovation must have been developed in the Chicago region within the last 4 years.

The following winners are publicly honored at the Chicago Innovation Awards each year:

* Main Category Awards
* Up-and-Comer Awards
* People’s Choice Award
* Social Innovator Award
* Wintrust Neighborhood Awards
* Molex Creating Connections for Life Award
* Accenture Corporate Innovator Award
* SMS Assist Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
* Climate Champion Award

The key things we're looking for in this application are:

* What problem are you solving?
* What is your solution?
* What new value is your solution creating?
* How is your solution unique?
* What is the market impact?

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* To be considered, the innovation must have been developed in the Chicago region within the last 4 years.