Our Collective Network

The GRIND Collective is powered by a diverse network of institutional, community, and creative partners across Chicago and beyond.

ESPN
NFL
Northwestern University
Duke University
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Sky
USC
UC Berkeley
Black Kids Predict
Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
TIILT Lab
Big Ten Conference
Chicago Public Schools
YMCA of Chicago
Fab Foundation
New York University
City of Chicago Mayor's Office
ESPN
NFL
Northwestern University
Duke University
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Sky
USC
UC Berkeley
Black Kids Predict
Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
TIILT Lab
Big Ten Conference
Chicago Public Schools
YMCA of Chicago
Fab Foundation
New York University
City of Chicago Mayor's Office

Current Members

We're proud to collaborate with organizations across sectors

Universities & Research

Tulane UniversityUniversity of IL ChicagoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaNorthwestern University - TIILT LabDrexel University - ILLEST LabNew York UniversityUniversity of MarylandDuke UniversityShaw UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley - TEAM Inc.

Sports & Athletics

ESPNBig Ten ConferenceChicago SkyFlash HoopsGame FloNFL - Do Not Disturb1000 Watts SportsBrand B SportsYouth Sports Science InstituteShot TrackerChicago Cubs

Media & Entertainment

True Star MediaRed Oracle FilmsKountry Wayne ProductionsComcast

Community Organizations

Project SyncereBoys and Girls Club of ChicagoYMCA of ChicagoChicago Park District4th FamilyStrides for Peace

Education & Youth Development

Chicago Public Schools - Citywide STEM InitiativesChicago Public Schools530 ScholarsProject ExplorationBlack Kids PredictTransforming LearningSTEM From DanceVanderpoel Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools Department of Education

All Partners

True Star MediaRed Oracle FilmsKountry Wayne ProductionsTulane UniversityESPNBig Ten ConferenceChicago SkyProject SYNCEREBoys & Girls Club of ChicagoFlash HoopsGame FloYMCA of ChicagoUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicago Public Schools – Citywide STEM InitiativesC. J. Brown Foundation530 ScholarsProject ExplorationUniversity of Southern CaliforniaRedwell FoundationNorthwestern University – tiilt LabHero FoundationBlack Kids PredictT.O.B.Y. AgencyTransforming LearningDrexel University – IlLEST LabTwin Flame VenturesChicago Park DistrictNew York UniversitySTEM From DanceUniversity of MarylandPerry Co ShoesThe Next IT Girl4th FamilyDuke UniversityShaw UniversityNunn Group LLCNFL – Do Not DisturbUniversity of California, Berkeley – TEAM Inc.1000 Watts SportsThe Future in Color InstituteBrand B SportsCity of Chicago Mayor's OfficeYouth Sports Science InstituteThe Fab FoundationNJAPA Enterprises LLCComcastShotTrackerChicago CubsVanderpoel Elementary SchoolCreative Astronaut VenturesStrides for PeaceDigital Youth Divas

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