We believe ecosystems that work together innovate faster.
Innovation labs are disruptive, industry-focused experiences, designed to connect innovators and maximize chances of high-impact collisions. Members accelerate growth and sharpen their competitive edge with solutions and partnerships discovered at 1871.
Innovation Labs 2025
1871 exists to increase your probability of success and shorten the time it takes to get there.
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.
Industry Champions
Industry Champions are dynamic leaders dedicated to fostering community within specific industries. They create and nurture grassroots communities of forward-thinking individuals, share valuable insights, and drive future trends. Acting as connectors and catalysts, Industry Champions play a key role in shaping Innovation Lab community events while expanding their networks and influence.
Interested in becoming an Industry Champion? Apply by 1.3.25
Our Innovation Labs Connects
Founders
Corporates
Investors
Innovation Ecosystem
Year Round High Impact Experiences
A year round lab experience
Be a Lab Participant
Growth startups
Late Stage Lab Partner
Corporate Innovators
Be a Lab influencer
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.