Innovation Incubator
The Garage at Northwestern is a hub where ideas, not companies, are built. There’s a focus on a unique educational experience, where the right idea could lead to a startup that changes the world.
Creating impactful economic opportunities
The goal of Northwestern University is to be a catalyst for economic growth and sustainability through strategic partnerships. We aim to maximize our impact as Evanston’s economic anchor.
The Garage at Northwestern is a hub where ideas, not companies, are built. There’s a focus on a unique educational experience, where the right idea could lead to a startup that changes the world.
Held annually on the University’s beach, the MashUp is a networking mixer hosted by Northwestern, the City of Evanston, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and other business partners.
Under the Northwestern/Evanston Skilled Trades Training Program, the University has committed to hiring Evanston residents to participate in paid training programs in facilities management.