Next Cohort Starts October 22nd
Applications Close September 10th
ABOUT CHICAGO INNOVATION FELLOWS
The Chicago Innovation Fellows Program is a practical innovation-focused leadership program designed to cultivate world-class innovation leaders and connect executives to the Chicago Innovation ecosystem
A POWERFUL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Partnering with Northwestern Kellogg’s Center for Research in Technology and Innovation, this six-month program blends cutting-edge theory with practical application to supercharge your innovation capabilities
ABOUT CHICAGO INNOVATION
Chicago Innovation’s mission is to educate, connect, and celebrate ALL innovators in the Chicago region and ensure that innovation is for everyone by energizing a community that makes an impact
ABOUT KELLOGG CRTI
A global hub of innovation, connecting and collaborating worldwide with leaders and researchers to advance and share information and to transform it into practical value
Chicago Innovation Fellows is for organizations
with a growth innovation mindset
WHY CHOOSE US?
A practical innovation experience designed to equip leaders with the tools,
network and real-world learning needed to drive meaningful innovation.
Exclusive Collaboration with Kellogg’s CRTI Top Faculty
& Chicago Innovation Winners
& Hall of Famers
Skills Development to foster growth through innovation
NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG
FACULTY MEMBERS
Program experience
Mastering Innovation Skills in 6 Months
A 6-Month Journey of Innovation Excellence Powered by 6 One-Day Sessions and
Supplemented with Experiential Learning, Professional Networking and
Personalized Mentorship
Getting Embedded Into
Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
Customized Training
& Experiential Learning
Mentoring
& Coaching
Panels with Chicago Innovation Winners
Group Activities, Field Trips
& Discussions
Dinners, Speakers
& Cocktail Receptions
Chicago Innovation
Events
Next Start Date
October 22nd, 2025
Program Length
6 Months
Live In-Person Classes
1 Full Day per Month
CAPSTONE Project
Bringing Innovation Into Your Organization
A customized innovation project for your organization, led by your Fellow and supported by two innovation experts:
Kellogg Faculty Advisor
Coach from the Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
Capstone Project Examples
CHARACTERISTICS OF
AN IDEAL PARTICIPANT
How Organizations Benefit from
Chicago Innovation Fellows
What Chicago Innovation Fellows Say
Examples of Past Participating Organizations
invest in your career
Program Fee: $20,000