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Pilot Readiness - Turning Pilots into Commercial Traction

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How do you move from unpaid pilots to paid deployments and long-term partnerships?
In this session, founders will discuss how they navigated procurement, demonstrated value, and built momentum toward broader adoption. Learn what helped convert pilots into contracts—and where things stalled.

Hear from Nano Gas Environmental, which is advancing patented nanobubble technology for industrial water treatment, wastewater restoration, and oil recovery. The company will share lessons from ongoing pilot negotiations, municipal approvals, and commercial discussions across wastewater and industrial applications.

The session will also feature FloNergia, a company focused on sustainable fluid management and energy-efficient gas transfer technologies. Founded by Dr. Wael Ahmed, FloNergia is advancing patented fluid movement and aeration systems designed to improve operational efficiency across water, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The company will share lessons about getting their first pilots and focusing on turning this in recurring revenue. 

Moderated by Thierry Van Landegem.

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Date and Time

08/25/26 @ 11:00 AM

08/25/26 @ 11:00 AM

Tags

Business Viability, Curriculum, Customer Discovery, Delivery, Discovery, Product Feasibility, Workshop

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mHUB HardTech Summit

The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.

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Fourth Revolution Awards

The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony took place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.

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mHUB Community BBQ

Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.