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.
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
Experiential Learning through projects, field trips, and coaching
Networking with and learning from successful Chicago Innovation innovators
Skills Development to foster growth through innovation
Program experience
A 6-Month Journey of Innovation Excellence Powered by 5 One-Day Sessions and Supplemented with Experiential Learning, Professional Networking, and Personalized Mentorship.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
A six-month experiential learning program with six, 1-day sessions taught by top innovation experts and real-world practitioners.
Customized Training & Experiential Learning
Mentoring & Coaching
Panels with Chicago Innovation Winners & Hall
Group Activities, Field Trips & Discussions
Dinners, Cocktail Receptions & Chicago Innovation Events
Fireside Chats with Innovators
Next Start Date
January 2025
Program Length
6 Months
Live In-Person Classes
1 Full Day per Month
CAPSTONE Project
Build a company specific innovation blueprint with these potential project prompts:
Supported by Kellogg Faculty Advisor and Coach from Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
Apply for the Chicago Innovation Fellows Program
who should apply?
Leaders and Creators of Change Across Industries
Leaders within High-Growth Organizations
- Mid-Large Size Companies
- Larger Non-Profits
- Civic Leaders & Government Agencies
- Fast Growing Startups
Functional Team Leaders
Leaders who want to leverage innovation to drive organizational growth:
- Marketing, R&D, Sales, IT, HR, etc. within a mid-large size organization
- Someone who oversees all functional areas of a high growth startup
Benefits to your Organization
Recognize and advance a high-potential innovation leader
Create a project blueprint to implement innovations
Foster an effective innovation process & culture
Benefits to your Employees
Acquire tools to become a world-class innovator
Network with leaders in the Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
Receive a certificate of completion after the program
invest in your career
Program Fee: $20,000
