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Technology is Chicago’s fastest-growing industry sector, having grown more 270 percent over the last decade, according to World Business Chicago. In 2020, Valqari was named of the “Built in Chicago” 50 Best Start-ups to watch We found 50 such companies that are growing quickly.
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An annual innovation competition to address real challenges or innovation opportunities, Pier 71Smart Port Challenges named Valqari a 2021 Finalist.
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Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.
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From peer learning and mentorship to a state-of-the-art prototyping lab in Chicago, mHUB membership provides hardware startups with dynamic programming for both early stage and growth stage startups.
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The Chicago Innovation Awards was created by the Chicago Sun-Times and Kuczmarski & Associates in 2002. Each year the Awards recognize ten (10) Chicago area businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations that develop the year’s most innovative new products and services.
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The Tech in Motion Timmy Awards celebrate the best tech startups, managers, and employees for creating innovative products and fostering environments where tech professionals can thrive.
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Now in its 15th year, The 1871 Chicago Momentum Awards honor the top tech innovators and leaders that are disrupting their industries, building up their communities, & shaping the future. Each year, eight (8) award winners represent key areas of innovation across the entire maturity curve, from idea to Fortune 50!