2020 Fourth Revolution Awards Virtual Pitch Night

While the Fourth Revolution Awards will look different this year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate innovators, manufacturers, and industry leaders driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Midwest.

Join mHUB and MxD as finalists for the Rising Star Award will (virtually) pitch for recognition at the Fourth Revolution Awards. The five finalists will be pre-series B round startup companies that have been selected for innovation, creativity and potential to be the next great hardtech company to in the region. Don’t miss your chance to see emerging leaders in manufacturing innovation!

Pitching finalist companies to be announced by early September

Judges for this award category include:

  • Kenneth Bahk, Strategic Investo
  • Abin Kuriakose, Director, ChicagoNEXT
  • Maura O’Hara, Executive Director, IVCA (Illinois Venture Capital Association)
  • Kristi Ross, co-CEO and President of tastytrade

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