• 8/13/26 | Article

    Let’s Get Real: A New Summer Program Helping Students Plan for What’s Next

    What do high school students need to prepare for life after high school? What do they need to learn? This summer, FirstHand ™ – the Science Center's out of school time STEM education program for middle and high school students – continued to bridge the divide between STEM education and
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  • 7/30/26 | Article

    Which Startup Accelerator is the Best for You?

    Depending on who you ask and how you define the term, there may be as many as 5,000 accelerator programs in the U.S. If you’re a founder trying to figure out your startup’s next move, having so many options ranging in scope, duration, and equity – to name a few
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  • 5/28/26 | Article

    Capital Efficiency Isn't a Defensive Posture. It's a Power Move.

    When the Science Center closed out its most recent Capital Readiness Program cohort, Chirag Goel, Principal at Chicago-based Propellant Ventures echoed a theme we hear from investors every cohort: the strongest fundraise you can achieve isn't your next round. It's revenue. That’s precisely the point.
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