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Contractor Connection: Chicagoland Clean Energy Incubator Program

This virtual education session hosted by the Building Energy Hub explains how Innovation DuPage supports clean energy entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Chicagoland area and beyond. Their Clean Energy Incubator (CEI) Program is a no-cost opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow, connect, and lead in Illinois’ clean energy sector. Supported by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, this program provides a premium Innovation DuPage membership, coworking space, mentorship, training, and access to funding and certification support - all designed to help you scale your your clean energy business and deliver real-world impact. In this session we will explore the program’s benefits and walk through the application process. Key Takeaways Program Overview: The Clean Energy Incubator Program—funded through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act—provides free resources, mentorship, and business development support for clean energy entrepreneurs and small businesses across Illinois . Cohort Details: The first cohort of 13 companies begins March 5, with the next cohort starting in September. Businesses can join the program at any time to access workshops, advising, and networking opportunities . Program Benefits: Participants receive access to co-working space, business development tools, marketing exposure, grant writing and legal support, and mentorship from industry experts and university partners . Eligibility: Open to businesses from anywhere, with a focus on supporting historically underserved communities and minority- and women-owned enterprises Learn more about the CEI program: https://www.innovationdupage.org/prog...