Entrepreneurship Training Program ?

Bethel New Life

Do you have a great idea for a new construction, culinary, landscaping, cleaning,other business? Would a $6,000 grant help you reach your goals? Then Bethel's Entrepreneurship Training Program is for you! Bethel’s Entrepreneurship Training Program is for serious entrepreneurs who have already identified the area of business they want to pursue, but need expert guidance to minimize risk and maximize success. This program is geared toward the following types of entrepreneurs：entrepreneurs...

4950 W. Thomas

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：773-473-7870 ext.***

Contact：Ed Coleman

Email：ecoleman**[ta]**helnewlife.org

http://www.**thelnewlife.org/?page_id=***

Illinois Applied Research Institute ?

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois Applied Research Institute is the state's leader in performing translational R&D for commercial and government mission-driven organizations. Launched in late 2013, it is a joint initiative of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research that harnesses the considerable depth of creativity and scientific ability on the Illinois campus. The ARI provides the University of Illinois with a formalized conduit fo...

2100 South Oak Street

Suite***

Champaign, IL 6***

Phone：217-300-***

Contact：Jeff Binder

Email：appliedresearch**[ta]**inois.edu

http://www.**pliedresearch.illinois.edu/

Illinois Applied Research Institute

Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs ?

Comcast Business

Technology can be transformative. Leveraging the cloud…enabling workers to be mobile…collaborating like never before…Comcast Business sees so many incredible stories about how smart, innovative use of technology helps create exciting, profitable businesses. With the Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Contest we are recognizing the entrepreneurs that are making both customer and employee experiences better with technology. Winners will receive a combination of cash, services from Co...

http://www.**siness.comcast.com/i4e

Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs

InSPIRE Illinois ?

The Institute for Solar Photovoltaic Innovation, Research, and Edu-training ("InSPIRE"

"InSPIRE Illinois") is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote research, development, workforce training, and technology commercialization within the solar and renewable energy industry. InSPIRE’s vision is to create a solar and renewable energy industry in Illinois where scientists and inventors create and commercialize cutting-edge technology, and companies manufacture the systems and m...

590 Territorial Drive

Suite H

Bolingbrook, IL 6***

Phone：630-666-***

Contact：Kevin Berliner

Email：kevin**[ta]**pireillinois.org

http://www.**spireillinois.org

Institute for BioNanotechnology in Medicine ?

Northwestern University

The Institute for BioNanotechnology's (IBNAM) mission is to combine the expertise of faculty members from Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences in a collaborative environment and to foster cross-disciplinary research initiatives that cannot take place in isolation. IBNAM especially aims to promote translational bionanotechology research that has the potential to revolutionize regenerative medici...

303 E. Superior

Suite 11***

Chicago, IL 60611-***

Phone：312-503-***

http://www.**nam.northwestern.edu/

Adams Street Partners, LLC ?

Adams Street Partners is an employee-owned private equity firm with the goal of generating exceptional investment returns. Adams Street Partners operates as one cohesive global team, integrating expertise in three disciplines：primary, secondary and direct investments. Adams Street Partners manages over $22 billion of committed capital for institutional investors. With a globally integrated investment platform, we are committed to understanding the entire private equity landscape and accessing t...

One North Wacker Drive

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 60606-***

Phone：312-553-***

http://www.**amsstreetpartners.com/index.html

Anderson Pacific Corporation ?

Anderson Pacific Corporation (APC) is a Chicago-based private investment firm specializing in the media and telecommunications industry. The firm is founded by Kenneth D. Anderson, a principal in numerous equity transactions since the late 1970s. Anderson is assisted by a team of inside and outside professionals with extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, management, accounting and law. While participants in several non-telecom industry transactions in the past, the firm has ex***

NBC Tower

455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：312-951-***

http://www.**dersonpacific.com/

Baird Venture Partners ?

Baird Venture Partners makes investments in early- and expansion-stage companies in the Business Services and Healthcare/Life Sciences sectors. We employ a thesis-driven approach to investing that allows us to gain insight on industry-changing trends and identify emerging, next-generation business models. We invest in companies where our expertise, capital and broad network of resources complement management’s objectives and strategy.

227 West Monroe Street

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：888-792-***

http://www.**irdprivateequity.com/private-equity/baird-venture-partners.aspx

Battery Ventures ?

You’ve got a great idea, a winning product, an amazing team, a great business. You have choices. There are hundreds of firms who could invest in your business. So why choose Battery? Yes, we have a track record of success backing breakthrough companies. We’ve been through hundreds of IPOs and M&A events. We have top quartile funds. We have 30 years of experience. We’ve raised $4B since inception and are investing a $750M fund, so yes, we have deep pockets along with big Rol...

Reservoir Woods

930 Winter Street

Suite ***

Waltham, MA 0***

Phone：781-478-***

http://www.**ttery.com/index.html

Biopharmix Consulting ?

BIOPHARMIX assists biopharmaceutical companies augment their marketing, sales and commercialization worldwide. We support the sales and marketing teams of CROs, small pharma and biotech firms by increasing and improving their capacity. Large companies appreciate our ability to bring and implement current and new ideas strategies. With the goal of improved human health, a proven record in genomic research, and professional background in pre-clinical trial projects, we hope to support your -yo...Phone：708-613-***

Contact：Rhonda Harrison

Email：rharrison**[ta]**pharmixconsulting.com

Http://www.**opharmixconsulting.com

Biopharmix Consulting

Breakout Labs ?

Thiel Foundation

Breakout Labs is the Thiel Foundation’s newest program. Through Breakout Labs, we’re reshaping the way early-stage science is funded, so that early-stage companies can advance their most radical ideas. Venture capital firms want research that can be quickly brought to market, and federal funding offers little room for risky, unproven ideas. We are jumping into this funding gap to energize innovative research. Breakout Labs is not a typical foundation grant-we are a revolutionar...

1 Letterman Drive

Building C

Suite***

San Francisco, CA 9***

http://www.**eakoutlabs.org/home.html

CapX Partners ?

We are a vital option for middle-market companies, private equity sponsored and venture-capital-backed firms that need equipment leasing, loans and secured capital for mission-critical initiatives. These clients turn to us as a sophisticated partner who looks beyond the boundaries of traditional financing options. They know we take the time to understand the whole story and create opportunities to keep the project moving forward.

155 N Wacker Dr.# ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：312-893-***

http://www.**pxpartners.com/

Chicago Growth Partners ?

We founded Chicago Growth Partners to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals and execute their visions. Over the past 25 years, more than 100 growing companies have benefited from our capital, counsel, resources and creativity as well as our passion for helping entrepreneurs excel. We currently manage $1.2 billion for some of the most respected institutions in the world.

303 West Madison

25th Floor

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：312-698-***

http://www.**p.com/

Chicago Innovation Mentors ?

Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM) is a consortium of the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, Northwestern University, PROPEL, and Argonne National Laboratory. CIM's mission is to support university-based and local new technology innovation ventures through the use of mentor teams. CIM Works with each science-based mentee venture to encourage innovation, catalyze tech commercialization, strengthen the ecosystem necessary to support entrepreneurs, enhance local economic development, and...

10 South Riverside Plaza

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：773-456-***

Contact：Martha Wade

Email：m-wade**[ta]**cagoinnovationmentors.org

http://www.**icagoinnovationmentors.org

Chrysalis Ventures ?

Chrysalis Ventures manages one of Mid-America’s largest funds for early-stage and growth investments. We are focused on building great businesses in industries undergoing significant transformation, primarily in the Healthcare and Technology sectors. Chrysalis partners with talented entrepreneurs by providing the business intelligence, market knowledge, deep resources and financial discipline that are critical to success. We take a direct, straightforward approach in our work and our relat***

115 West Huron Street

3rd floor

Ann Arbor, MI 4***

Phone：734-864-***

http://www.**rysalisventures.com/

DFJ Portage ?

At DFJ Portage, we help extraordinary entrepreneurs build world class businesses. With over 20 years of experience, we understand the challenges and resources involved in creating a successful venture. We have offices in more than 33 cities around the world, 550 funded portfolio companies, and 135 investment professionals, giving us unrivaled visibility into the global technology market. The DFJ Network operates in virtually every major technology market in the U.S. as well as key markets in Eur...

One Northfield Plaza

Suite***

Northfield, IL 6***

Phone：847-446-***

http://www.**rtageventures.com/

Dunrath Capital ?

Dunrath Capital is a research-based private equity and strategic advisory firm. The Dunrath team has extensive operating and investment experience in the sectors in which we invest and advise.

407 S. Dearborn St.

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Phone：312-546-***

http://www.**nrath.com/index.asp

Energy Foundry ?

We are an early-stage impact venture fund created to support game-changing grid and energy ideas, and to empower consumers to harness the benefits of the energy-tech revolution. Our model is based on the thesis that building successful grid and energy technology companies requires a unique approach. This is why we couple our investment with integrated support tailored to the needs of energy businesses. From proving grounds to an advisor network, advice on government funding to foundational part...

222 W. Merchandise Mart

Suite ***

Chicago, IL 6***

Email：info**[ta]**rgyfoundry.com

http://www.**ergyfoundry.com/