Startup Weekend Chicago - Maker Edition

Techstars Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. The weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Techstars Startup Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test ideas and take the first steps towards launching a startup.

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Startup Weekend Chicago is kicking off 2017 with Startup Weekend: Maker Edition!    What does Maker Edition mean?  Participants will pitch startup ideas that include the development of a physical product or software+ (delivery system). No, you don’t need to be a Maker to participate. Successful startups leverage a team of diverse skill sets including business, marketing, tech development, and design!  Sound like a tall order in 52 hours?  No worries! We’ve partnered with mHUB to provide participants access to 63,000 square feet of state-of-the-art machines, workspace, and material! mHUB is Chicago’s first innovation center focused on physical product development and manufacturing. mHUB galvanizes the manufacturing ecosystem by bringing innovative ideas, attracting world class talent, and driving greater productivity and profit. mHUB provides members access to 63,000 square feet of state-of-the-art machines and work space, and a vibrant community of manufacturers, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers and investors. mHUB ensures Chicago’s legacy remains that of a beacon to a region that builds products, and also the future.    Join Startup Weekend Chicago and mHUB Chicago in Building the Future! Come pitch, join a team, iron out your business model, and tinker away! <A HREF="http://www.startupweekend.org/" TARGET="" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Startup Weekend </A> is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities. Come share ideas, form teams, and launch startups.

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