The LatinX Incubator, operated in partnership with 1871 provide startups with tailored educational programming, strategic connections, and technical support to help them succeed. Currently, less than 1 percent of LatinX entrepreneurs receive venture funding or angel investment. With the launch of Cohort 5, the LatinX Incubator continues to level the playing field by building an inclusive entrepreneurial tech ecosystem that actively supports diverse founders and sets them up for growth in the startup ecosystem. On March 27th, the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) and 1871 welcomed the twelve startups that make up Cohort 5 of the LatinX Incubator. For the next twelve weeks, the founders will become fully immersed in Chicago’s tech ecosystem as they focus on propelling their companies to the next level. The twelve startups range in industry from biotech to food tech. The program will culminate with the founders taking the stage for a capstone pitch demo day in June. The showcase is open to the public and draws a large crowd of hundreds to 1871 for networking and an opportunity to connect with the cohort.