mHUB
mHUB is an innovation center in Chicago focused on physical product development and manufacturing, offering a range of membership options, prototyping labs, and accelerator programs without taking equity in member companies.
mHUB Services
mHUB offers a range of membership options to suit various needs, including shared workspace, reserved desk, dedicated office space, and customizable associate/group memberships. Their facilities also host a microfactory for onsite low-volume production runs. Additionally, members have access to various design and development software such as Fusion360, Autodesk, Solidworks, and CAD. Besides workspace and equipment, mHUB provides various events and classes, including networking events, panels, corporate meetings, and gatherings.
mHUB Prototyping Labs
mHUB's prototyping labs are well-equipped to cater to diverse manufacturing and development needs. The labs feature equipment for 3D printing, cold metals, electronics, finishing, hot metals, laser cutting, plastics, textiles, and woodworking. The prototyping lab includes over $6 million worth of equipment and resources, ensuring that startups and inventors have everything they need to bring their physical product ideas to life.
mHUB Accelerator Programs
mHUB runs several accelerator programs focused on specialized fields such as Climate & EnergyTech, MedTech, and Sustainable Manufacturing. These programs are designed to nurture startups by providing investment opportunities without taking equity. The accelerator cohorts focus on demand-driven HardTech solutions in Sustainable Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, MedTech, ClimateTech, and EnergyTech.
mHUB Community and Economic Impact
mHUB's ecosystem includes over 270 startups that have collectively raised over $1.89 billion in capital and launched over 1,610 products. The community has generated over $1.57 billion in revenue and hired over 6,400 employees. The Catalyze Initiative and mPOWER programs support wealth creation and entrepreneurship among underrepresented founders, including women and people of color.
mHUB Corporate and Community Partners
mHUB collaborates with various corporate and community partners to promote innovation and skill development. Corporate partners include notable companies like Marmon Holdings, Dell, Constellation, and KPMG. Community partners are organizations focused on skill development, technical assistance, and network building, creating a robust support system for startups within the mHUB ecosystem.