Chicago Innovation Blog

Patents Not Required to be an Innovation Powerhouse

by | Nov 10, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Too often we see entrepreneurs invest too many resources in pursuing patents, when what they should be doing is investing their time and money on identifying and solving customers’ unmet needs, write Tom Kuczmarski and Luke Tanen of Chicago Innovation.

Chicago Innovation Awards winners revealed

Chicago Innovation Awards winners revealed

A self-sanitizing diaper changing table, a digital health platform, and an apparel brand that eases dressing for older adults get special honors in this year’s awards.

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

This year’s Chicago Innovation Awards are set to take place on Nov. 16. Luke Tanen — president and CEO of Chicago Innovation — joins the Noon Business Hour with a preview.

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

Innovation Award spawns study on Chicago trends

A study of data from Chicago Innovation Award nominees has led to a report on trends in the city. Luke Tanen, president and CEO of Chicago Innovation, joins the Noon Business Hour.