Connect. Innovate. Showcase.
Innovation Labs: where groundbreaking ideas meet industry expertise and investment
With a mission to build a vast and inclusive community, 1871’s Innovation Labs offers a collaborative platform for startups and corporate innovators alike. Here, ideas flourish through shared knowledge and connections, setting new benchmarks for future innovations.
An Integrated experience to amplify your innovation
Our Labs have two phases for year long impact
We strive to create a collaborative hub for research, solving problems, industry connections, and showcasing knowledge. Our team & industry experts collaborate on the design of each focused experience to ensure relevancy and future impact.
Innovation Lab phases
Cohort Immersive
Each lab cycle, experts curate 4 weeks, of concentrated programming on the year’s topics and focus areas.
Community Immersive
Build community, join events, and access workshops year-long in your focus areas to keep connected to your industry’s needs.
Entry to the Lab & Cohort Immersive
Lab participants
Growth startups
Cohort member
Late stage lab partner
Cohort influencers
Corporate innovators
Cohort strategists
Lab influencers
Cohort EIR
An entrepreneur-in-residence supports each lab and is an expert in their field.
Ecosystem players
Investors & vetted industry experts support all Labs w/ mentorship and an opportunity for funding.
Tech enthusiasts
Professionals in tech can join immersive week programming that is part of the Lab w/o the community connections.
Get inspired
with industry experts
We bring in key industry players to educate, catalyze, celebrate, and connect across our Lab’s focus areas.