Where
chicago's
founders
rise

TechRise helps you find the capital, networks, and knowledge for your business to flourish.

Every startup.
Every neighborhood.

Launched by P33, TechRise supports early-stage founders across Chicagoland. Our regular pitch competitions award catalytic, non-dilutive capital at critical early stages and pair funding with the visibility and ecosystem connections needed to build world-class businesses.

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Pitch as a Founder

Venture-backed or bootstrapped, you can apply for our next pitch competition to compete for non-dilutive capital and unmatched visibility.

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SUPPORT A FOUNDER

Be a judge or serve as a mentor and/or partner. If you have experience to share, TechRise wants to help you support Chicago’s entrepreneurs.

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MOMENTUM BY THE NUMBERS

400+

Founders

have taken the TechRise stage since 2021.

$3.5M+

In non-dilutive capital

awarded to Chicagoland founders to-date.

$187M+

In follow-on funding

raised by TechRise founders after pitching.

Competitions

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September 19, 2026

TechRise South Chicago Pitch Competition at South Side Small Business Resource Fair

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Founders on the Rise: Taylor Mason

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