Startup Showcase & Networking Session- gener8tor

Tuesday, May 5 | 04:30 PM CDT

Event Overview

​The Great Lakes region is home to 20% of the world’s fresh surface water, and the startups solving its biggest challenges are right here.

​Join gener8tor for a Startup Showcase: Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator— an evening of bold pitches and real conversations with the innovators, founders, and leaders defining the future of water technology.

​🌊 Startup Showcase: Founders from our Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 cohorts take the stage to pitch their breakthrough solutions tackling the Great Lakes region’s most pressing water challenges.

​🍸 Network: After the pitches, enjoy drinks and networking with sweeping views of the surrounding skyline at the Meadow rooftop — meet the founders, swap ideas with water tech professionals, and build relationships with the innovators shaping what’s next.

Host: gener8tor


Location

433 W Van Buren St

Date and Time

Tuesday May 5, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm


Cost

Free


Event Type

Showcase/Networking