Application Deadline: November 29th, 2024

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:

Apply for the Chicago Innovation Fellows Program

who should apply?

Mid to Large Size Organization Executives

Current or high-potential leaders of innovation and intrapreneurs across:

  • Large Corporations
  • Larger Non-Profits
  • Civic Leaders & Large Government Agencies

Functional Team Leaders

Executives who want to leverage innovation to drive organizational growth.

  • Marketing, R&D, Sales, IT, HR, etc.

Benefits to your Organization

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Recognize and advance a high-potential innovation leader
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Create a project blueprint to implement innovations
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Foster an effective innovation process & culture

Benefits to your Employees

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Acquire tools to become a world-class innovator
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Network with leaders in the Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
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Receive a certificate of completion after the program

invest in your career

Program Fee: $20,000

The next Chicago Innovation Fellows Cohort Starts January 2025