Applications Close September 10

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

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
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upplemented 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 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

invest in your career

Program Fee: $20,000