ARE YOU READY TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN TECH & INNOVATION?
THINKChicago invites students & alumni from all Chicagoland community colleges for a behind-the-scenes tour of the city’s thriving tech & innovation sector ecosystem.
Students will hear from Chicago tech leaders, engage with companies, and participate in career development opportunities in this action-packed day of programs, activations, and resources.
THINKChicago Launchpad 2025 includes:
- Access to companies representing a cross-section of available internships in Chicago's startup & innovation ecosystem.
- Idea Pitch Competition for Student Innovators
- Free Resume Support, Mock Interviews, and Professional Headshots!
- Opportunities to connect with fellow student innovators & technologists from across the community college system
EVENT DATE & NEW LOCATION:
Friday, October 24th | 12PM-5PM
mHUB Chicago | 1623 W. Fulton St.
Registration Deadline
Our registration deadline is Friday, October 11th, at 11:59PM
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a currently enrolled community college student or a recent graduate (as of Summer 2023)
Required Registration Components
- Resume/CV (.pdf version)
- Updated LinkedIn Profile
WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AS A TECH PROFESSIONAL -OR- ACADEMIC STAFF?
Registration Deadline - Friday, October 11th
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT RECAP VIDEO!
📣 Calling All Student Innovators! 📣
Got a business idea that solves real-world problems? Pitch it to a panel of expert judges at the THINKChicago Ideas of Impact Pitch Competition!
We’re looking for fresh, innovative ideas—whether it’s a product or service—that meet the needs of growing markets. Your concept can be just an idea, in development, or already launched as a startup. Check out the competition guidelines here.
How to apply: Submit a short written application and a quick video introducing your idea. If selected as a finalist, you’ll pitch live at THINKChicago Launchpad on Friday, October 24th.
Winners receive:
A 1-year membership to a Chicago-based incubator/accelerator program.
