Next Cohorts Starts

October 22nd, 2025

Program Length

6 Months

Applications Close

October 1st, 2025

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

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

Tom Kuczmarski

Tom Kuczmarski

Innovation Best Practices

Mohan Sawhney

Mohan Sawhney

Growth Through Focus

James Conley

James Conley

IP for Competitive Advantage

Andrew Razeghi

Andrew Razeghi

Creative Innovation

Dr. Mary Ellen Weber

Dr. Mary Ellen Weber

High-Risk Decision Making

Susan Kuczmarski

Susan Kuczmarski

Culture and Values

Will Towns

Will Towns

Social Impact

Kris Hammond

Kris Hammond

Leverage AI

Harry Kraemer

Harry Kraemer

Leadership

Program experience

Mastering Innovation Skills in 6 Months

A 6-Month Journey of Innovation Excellence Powered by 6 One-Day Sessions and
Su
pplemented 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 Cohort Starts

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: 

1) Kellogg Faculty Advisor
2) Chicago Innovation Ecosystem Coach

Capstone Project Examples

Characteristics of an ideal participant

Benefits to Organizations

Examples of Past Participating Organizations

invest in your career

Program Fee: $20,000