Affiliates

Argonne National Laboratory and Chain Reaction Innovations have strong ties to local and national innovation ecosystems. These affiliations with leading incubators, accelerators, business schools and STEM networks keep CRI abreast of market trends and engaged in forefront entrepreneurship activities. If you have interest in becoming an affiliate of CRI, please contact Janelle Richmond at [email protected]

mHUB

mHUB's members create breakthrough products in robotics, connected devices, sensors, energy tech, medical devices, smart building / cities, unmanned vehicles, and other cutting- edge innovations. By providing the right resources, mentorship, and access to manufacturing industry insiders, mHUB helps early-stage innovators go from prototype to product to sustainable business, driving a greater likelihood of success.

Chicago Council on Science & Technology

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology's mission is to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of science and technology and their impact on society. C²ST partners with over 80 regional and national organizations. C²ST is an anchor to catalyze a more robust marketplace for science and gain more visibility for Chicago as a center of innovation and technology.

Evergreen Climate Innovations

Evergreen Climate Innovations, formerly Clean Energy Trust, provides catalytic capital and support to entrepreneurs and startups that bring impactful climate technologies to market. The nonprofit pioneered its 501vc® Investment Fund to align philanthropic and corporate contributions to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact. Evergreen advances and expands access to innovation across the Greater Midwest and cultivates an ecosystem of investors, donors, and collaborators.

Cleantech Open Midwest

Cleantech Open Midwest is the oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program, with the mission to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges.

Energy Foundry

Energy Foundry invests venture capital in today’s most promising energy innovators, and we work with the world’s leading energy companies to build and scale new ventures.

MWIN

We deliver an immersive education that teaches researchers how to successfully transfer knowledge into products and processes. It’s not about how to write a research paper, business plan, or NSF proposal. We empower teams of scientists, engineers, and researchers to understand the potential value of their technology and inventions, by teaching them how to assess the market opportunity for new technology and commercial potential: