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Developed in partnership with Chicago Innovation Foundation and The Chicago Network, and funded by the RRF Foundation for Aging, this program is designed to create space for women to connect, reflect, and explore new possibilities alongside peers.

View the report here

To ensure that innovation is for everyone, Ageless Innovators, launched in 2018, run by Chicago Innovation in partnership with The Village Chicago, provides a co-mentoring experience designed to spark connections, expand perspectives, and fuel new ways of thinking.

Innovation Elevates Us All | May 27, 5-8 PM

Celebrating Women in Innovation | June 30, 
5-8 PM

Climate Innovation Summit | July 15, 1-7 PM

Turn the Page on Page Award Winners

Celebrating the individuals and organizations combating ageism and promoting positive narratives about older adults.

Nominate Your Organization for the 2026 Chicago Innovation Awards!



If you've launched a new product, service or organization across any industry in the past 4 years, you can nominate through July 31st.

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Luke Tanen on WBBM Newsradio about Chicago Innovation's Mentoring Programs

Chicago Innovation President & CEO Luke Tanen joined WBBM Newsradio to talk about Chicago Innovation's Ageless Innovators, Women's Mentoring Co-Op, and The Ladder.

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AI+IQ: An Event Recap



On April 29, AI+IQ brought together executives, technologists, and innovators for an honest conversation about the future of AI and where it’s taking us next.

Watch the full panel here

See event photos here

The Innovation Playbook: Lessons From Chicago’s Best — Event Recording Available

On May 13, Chicago Innovation CEO Luke Tanen moderated The Innovation Playbook: Lessons From Chicago’s Best at the City Club of Chicago, featuring a panel of Chicago Innovation Award winners.

Listen here

Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit, July 22-23

Chicago Innovation is proud to serve as a Community Partner for the Chicago Media & Entertainment Tech Summit Pitch Competition hosted by 2112 alongside The Coleman Foundation. 


Apply by June 5, 2026

2024 Chicago Innovation Winner Receives $2M Historic Endowment



Chicago Innovation congratulates Robyn Golden on receiving a historic $2 million endowed fund in her name at Rush University System for Health!

Read more here

Turn AI Investment into Real Business Impact

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Your support opens doors for innovators, entrepreneurs, and students whose ideas can transform their lives, communities and our world.

In the April poll, we asked: "Which emerging technology do you think holds the most promise for combating climate change?" AI & Smart Grids for Energy Efficiency received the most votes (39%).

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