ICNC’s 416,000 square-foot manufacturing incubator, Make City, located in four buildings on Chicago’s Near West Side, is one of the oldest and largest business incubators in the world. It houses over 110 new and growing companies across a diverse set of industries including food/beverage, light manufacturing, professional services, and apparel. Our goal remains to assist companies move toward long-term success. 
Testimonials
“We would literally not be in business if it weren’t for ICNC and the services that ICNC offers. We would not have been able to afford a commercial space in the City of Chicago without the support of ICNC. Our business relies on us being a part of a community and Make City has provided a space where we can connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and consumers.”   

                    - Federal Moto
“The space within Make City has provided me with a place to manufacture my skin and hair care products. Because I have the space, I was able to obtain a contract to sell my products in Whole Foods and Walmart.”  

                    - Chatto Skin and Hair Care Products
Space in a thriving entrepreneurial community:
  • Start-up friendly – 1st month rent free!
  • Great location – near loop, CTA (Green line, Damen bus), and highways (I-290, I-55, I-90/94)
  • 13 freight elevators and loading docks
  • Access to meeting rooms, training rooms, and private mailboxes
  • Electronic key system and security cameras
  • On-site property manager with in-house maintenance staff​
Great services at no extra cost:
  • Illinois Small Business Development Center (business advising)
  • Workforce Development Employment Services
  • Financial and business growth assistance
  • Small business development center onsite
  • Reimbursement for employee training 
  • Link to government programs and services
  • On-site workshops and seminars
  • Tenant networking and social events
ICNC is focused on building an incubator community and will evaluate applications on the following criteria:
  • Job creation on site
  • Potential for company growth
  • Compatibility with current business community (priority is given to light manufacturing)
  • Participation in ICNC programs, services and events
  • Involvement and contribution to the incubator community
  • Willingness to confidentially share business data (for aggregate use only)