Company Contact Info

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Nomination Info

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Key Details About the Nomination

Market Impact

Market impact data from this section is extremely important in the judging process. Innovation is distinguished from invention by its acceptance in the market place. A well-supported answer could include, but is not limited to the following: Number of units sold, transactions, or users; Revenue and growth; Cost reduction or savings; Price-point; Any other measurement or impact.The judges highly value revenue, as well as numbers of units sold, customers, or users, so we encourage you to include that information below.

Confidentiality notice: The information in this section will not be published in any form or announced publicly. This information is kept strictly confidential and used solely for judging purposes.

Up-and-Comer Application

Companies with less than $1 million in revenue over the lifetime of the company are also eligible to apply for the Up-and-Comer Award. The Up-and-Comer Award recognizes companies with great potential that have not yet experienced significant growth.

Social Innovation Award

The Social Innovation Award recognizes an innovation that brings positive impact to the community. These innovations can be for-profit or not-for-profit, but must demonstrate impact through advancing a social cause.

Collaboration Award

New this year, the Collaboration Award will recognize an innovation that was created through some type of partnership between a large and small firm (i.e. joint venture, licensing technology, etc.). It is designed to celebrate the importance of connecting the corporate and start-up communities in the Chicago region.

Supplemental Information: Collaboration Award

Describe the type of partnership between a small and large firm that made this innovation a reality.

Supporting Materials

If you have any supporting materials for your nomination, upload them here or send to the address below. It is highly encouraged that you include a link to an externally hosted video (example: YouTube or Vimeo) if it will help the judges understand what your innovation does and how it works.

Including a link to an externally hosted video (example: YouTube or Vimeo) is optional.
If you would like to upload a video via FTP please email us for instructions.

Get included

Often the best way to experience a new product or service is through its actual use. We encourage companies to send samples when applicable:

Chicago Innovation Awards
C/O Bryan Brochu
2001 N. Halsted, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60614

Phone: 312-988-1514
Fax: 312-988-9393

Help us help you

These questions are optional, however we ask them because we are always looking to connect Chicago's innovators with resource providers that may be able to provide some type of assistance.