We're excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Web3 Innovation Lab Portfolio at 1871 in collaboration with ETHChicago are now open! This is our second year running this innovative program which convenes growth startups, corporate partners, industry authorities/experts, and investors to build community and discuss/solve some of the larger challenges facing the Web3 ecosystem.  

Members of the Portfolio will get the opportunity to collaborate with leading corporations, industry investors, and peers to drive their business and scale it forward.  

This year's Web3 Innovation Lab will include specific focus areas on:

• Digital Assets

• Market Infrastructure 

• Web3-powered AI 

In case you're less familiar, 1871 is the world's largest innovation hub designed to inspire, equip and support founders to build extraordinary businesses. 1871’s unique name is inspired by the historic Chicago fire of 1871 – a fire that forced the city’s brightest minds to reimagine Chicago. 

In case you are less familiar - unlikely :) - here is a bit more about ETHChicago. 

We all support early-stage founders, growth stage companies, and major corporations by orchestrating a collaborative community with one-of-a-kind opportunities and programs designed to provide them with unfair advantages.  

1871 and ETHChicago are bringing together the brightest minds and leaders building the future of Web3 into our Innovation Lab.  

Will you be there?

Next step to join is to set up with time with 1871's Director of Growth Partnerships, Andy Timmons, by using this link. Alternatively, you can reach out to ETHChicago’s Vlad (TG: @VennityVlad) or Katia (TG: @katiainweb3) directly. 

We look forward to hearing from you!