“The Midwest actually has this superpower: talent.” Chicago combines world-class universities, deep technical talent, and direct access to enterprise customers. That creates a powerful environment for turning research into startups, and startups into scalable companies. Full Innovation at University Communities recap below👇 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to University Innovation in Chicago 01:46 Panelist Introductions: UChicago Polsky & Northwestern 03:52 The Chicago Advantage: Talent, Diverse Economy 06:54 UChicago Polsky's Anchor Role in Chicago's Deep Tech Ecosystem 09:14 Northwestern's Programs for Driving Real-World Technology Adoption 11:42 Midwest Universities Unite 14:42 Engaging with Chicago's University Ecosystem: A Call to Action #Web3ID# #WEB3ID26#