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Scaling Energy and HardTech Startups with Fractional Support

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Join BRITE Energy Innovators for an informational session on how early-stage energy and hardtech startups can access experienced executive support at below market rate, through BRITE’s CXO Program. Designed for founders navigating commercialization, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, operations, and growth, this session will introduce BRITE’s founder-focused ecosystem and explain how fractional CXOs can help startups move from technical progress to market traction.


Attendees will learn what the BRITE CXO Program offers, where it fits in a startup’s growth journey, and how companies working with mHUB can access BRITE’s network of experienced operators and advisors. mHUB’s focus on hardtech commercialization and physical product development pairs naturally with BRITE’s work helping energy innovators access the people, tools, and traction needed to scale.  

A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be shared with registered attendees in advance of the session

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09/30/26 @ 1:00 PM

09/30/26 @ 1:00 PM

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

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Learn more about the 2026 season of events and how to support and engage through strategic sponsorship 

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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.