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Ignite Lab
Also known as: Ignite Lab Startup Incubator
Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, Illinois
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- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
High confidence
Ignite Lab
Quinlan School of Business startup incubator offering two-tier membership: Explorer (entry-level) and Rocket (advanced, fast-track). Provides one-on-one advising, a mentorship network of 40+ community mentors, and 10-week MBA marketing consulting. Partners with 1871, the premier Chicago tech hub, and the Business Law Clinic for legal support.
Key Details
- Membership tiers: Explorer (entry) and Rocket (advanced/fast-track).
- Mentorship: 40+ community mentors across industries.
- Partners: 1871 Chicago, Business Law Clinic.
- MBA consulting: 10-week marketing consulting by Quinlan MBA students.
- Side Hustle Showcase: Awards up to $500.
- Location: Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago.
Notable Winners
Side Hustle Showcase winners receive up to $500 in non-dilutive funding.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Ignite Lab at Loyola University Chicago.
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Ignite Lab
Quinlan School of Business startup incubator serving students, staff, and faculty. Directed by Associate Professor Ugur Uygur. Offers free membership with mentorship, workshops, legal services via Business Law Clinic, and marketing consultation with MBA students.
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Loyola University Chicago Entrepreneurship Ecosystem — Research Report
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Loyola University Chicago Entrepreneurship Ecosystem — Research Report
Comprehensive research report on Loyola University Chicago's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Assessment: Tier 3 (Developing). Ecosystem is Quinlan School of Business-centered with additional hubs in Parkinson School (health entrepreneurship) and School of Environmental Sustainability.
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