1871
Incubator · Chicago, United States
Website: 1871.com. Chicago digital tech hub co-founded in 2012 that absorbed the Illinois Technology Association.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 11, 2026.
11 relationships with other organizations documented in IE research. Members see who they are and the evidence.
In context
1871 is one of 10 incubators in Chicago, Illinois listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 110 across the United States.
The registry lists 732 innovation ecosystem organizations in Chicago, Illinois in all.
Incubators support early-stage founders with space, mentoring and services while a company finds its footing.
The United States scores 68.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 21 of 117 economies.
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