Chicago Innovation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Chicago Innovation is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, that evolved from the Chicago Innovation Awards into a year-long platform of events and activities aimed at celebrating and promoting innovation in the region. It seeks to educate participants about innovation principles and to foster relationships that strengthen companies, grow the local economy, and create jobs. Its work includes programs such as the Chicago Innovation Women Mentoring Co-op, a corporate startup matchmaking initiative, and efforts that support students and diverse neighborhoods through initiatives like the Chicago Neighborhood Awards and the Chicago Student Invention Convention. The Chicago Innovation Awards spotlight significant new products and services introduced in the region, recognizing innovations that address unmet needs, spur competition, exceed expectations, and improve people’s lives across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. In December 2025, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. announced a partnership with Chicago Innovation to connect and energize leaders through events, programs, and awards.