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Chicago tech. Reimagined.

Chicago is a city born of reinvention

From the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire to the present, we have a reputation for reinventing what it means to be a global innovation leader. Today, we’re building a next-generation tech city. Redefining the people, spaces, and places where innovation happens. And solving complex problems to move the world forward.

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Built on diversity & inclusion

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City in the U.S. for angel & seed-stage funding for Black and Latino founders

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26%

Of Chicago’s tech workforce is Black or Latino

34%

Chicago has the highest concentration of women-owned startups in the world at 34%

Taking on what matters

Chicago tech companies don’t just make apps and vaporware. They’re reimagining what’s possible in essential industries, including agriculture, health, manufacturing, logistics, and more.

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A thriving tech ecosystem

Tech needs infrastructure to breath. Chicago has the talent, research institutions, incubators, and accelerators needed to drive innovation at scale.

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Home to 1871, the #1 private business incubator in the world

Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the region

3 tier-one research institutions

Stories

Get to know the diverse people and companies in Chicago who are fueling tech innovation. Hear how they’re reimagining what’s possible for humanity and then share your story.

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