We received over 80 applications from qualified and innovative leaders across the country, and we’d like to thank everyone who took the time to share their business pitch. We’re thrilled to announce the list of the 20 founders chosen to advance to the semi-finals of our Black Founder Pitch Competition! 

CONTACT

J Blaszczykiewicz
Director of Marketing, 1871
j@1871.com

1871 and Hub88 join forces to drive collective acceleration for early-stage founders, growth stage businesses, and corporate innovators across the Illinois region. 

Are you looking to gain experience and build your resume while diving head first into the Chicago startup scene? Then you’ve come to the right place! 

Women-led fintech startups from across the U.S. can apply through April 19

1871 and Catapult join forces to drive collective acceleration for experienced, early stage founders.

BMO Harris Bank and 1871 announced the three winners from the BMO Harris/1871 Innovation Program. 

10 Women-Led Startups to Participate in 10th Cohort; 12-Week Curriculum-Based Course Has Now Graduated 120 Companies and Created 715 jobs.

Don Thompson, Cleveland Avenue Founder, to be Honored at The 12th Annual Momentum Awards for Exemplifying the Spirit of the Chicago Founder Community

The CEC and 1871 is pleased to announce that it has added 14 new members to its Board of Directors. These new board members bring decades of industry and executive experience that will help support and grow Chicago's tech and founder community.

1871 and The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center to Recognize BMO Harris Bank as The 2019 Corporate Champion at the 12th Annual Momentum Awards.