Since it opened in May 2012, Chicago’s 1871 incubator and co-working space has been one of the most hyped and studied programs in the startup world.
The name refers to the year of Chicago’s Great Fire. Out of that disaster emerged a city that grew to be a hub of global commerce.
Businesses apply to 1871 and essentially receive an upscale co-working environment, with access to high-quality speakers, events and corporate sponsors.
