
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
ABOUT CHICAGO INNOVATION
ABOUT KELLOGG CRTI
WHY CHOOSE US?
A practical innovation experience designed to equip leaders with the tools,
network and real-world learning needed to drive meaningful 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 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