ICNC | Our Incubators | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Scale

Incubation, It's What We Do Best

ICNC is home to two leading business incubators designed to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive: Make City and The Hatchery. Whether you’re looking for flexible manufacturing space, expert mentorship, or a vibrant entrepreneurial community, our incubators provide the resources and support to elevate your business.

The Hatchery

At The Hatchery, we make it easier for food entrepreneurs to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facility offers 54 commercial kitchens, expert guidance, and wraparound curriculum to help you launch and grow your business, perfect for catering, bakery, or consumer packaged goods brands. With a focus on sustainable growth and creating new job opportunities, The Hatchery is your partner in building a thriving food business in Chicago.

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Make City

Our nonprofit manufacturing incubator, Make City, is located on Chicago’s Near West Side, supporting businesses in light industrial sectors, such as food and beverage, personal care, and textiles. Located in a planned manufacturing district, Make City provides resources, networking, and a vibrant community that helps businesses thrive.

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Why Our Entrepreneurs Thrive With ICNC

At ICNC, startups and growing businesses gain more than just space; they gain a platform for success. With flexible facilities, expert mentorship, hands-on workshops, and a vibrant community, we provide everything you need to innovate, grow, and scale your business with confidence.

Flexible Workspaces

Adaptable facilities to suit startups, makers, and scaling businesses, giving you the room to grow.

Hands-On Workshops & Training

Programs designed to build essential business skills — from marketing and finance to product development.

Access to Cutting-Edge Equipment

State-of-the-art tools and technology that let you prototype, manufacture, and innovate efficiently.

Strong Entrepreneurial Community

Collaborate, network, and learn alongside like-minded innovators in a supportive environment.

Expert Mentorship

Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders to help you make smarter business decisions.

Business Resources & Support Services

Access to funding guidance, legal support, and operational expertise to help your business succeed.

Proven Track Record

Hundreds of businesses supported and thousands of mentorship hours delivered over decades of experience.

Scalable Infrastructure

Facilities that grow with your business, so you can expand without disruption.

A Word From Our CEO

“Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with more than just space — we provide an ecosystem of support, problem solving, and the community they need to grow and succeed.

Our incubators, Make City and The Hatchery, are designed to help innovators turn ideas into thriving businesses, whether they’re just starting out or scaling to the next level."

Maria Moran, CEO, ICNC

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