Join us at a TechRise Competition this Fall!

Click on the event titles below to join us at the upcoming pitch events!

Thursday, October 9th | 5:00-6:30 PM

Support founders in traditionally overlooked industries and locations as they pitch for a $25,000 prize in our second annual live TechRise pitch competition in partnership with UIUC’s EnterpriseWorks. 

Tuesday, October 14th | 12:15-1:25 PM

Support founders developing the Future of Food technology at the Chicago Venture Summit hosted by World Business Chicago. Tickets to this event are available by invitation only.

Friday, October 24th | 6:30-8:00 PM

Join us at onstage at Latin School of Chicago for this pitch competition hosted in partnership with the EdTech Institute of Chicago. Catch pitches from founders developing the future of Education!

Tuesday, November 11th | 11:00-12:30 PM

For the first time ever, we are excited to partner with University of Chicago’s Office for Military-Affiliated Communities to host a pitch competition featuring military veteran entrepreneurs at International House.

Wednesday, December 3rd | 11:30-2:00 PM

Join us in North Lawndale for a TechRise competition featuring five emerging businesses developed by North Lawndale-based entrepreneurs. Let’s close out the year strong!

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