Techstars Chicago, in partnership with Long Chicago, is an early stage accelerator & venture fund. We're long on the Midwest and intensely founder-focused. To our selected companies, we offer a large and committed investor + mentor base, dedicated office space in downtown Chicago for up to a year, and a program centered on building and fundraising. Our mission is to earn the right to be your most trusted advisor. Techstars Chicago is not industry or vertical focused - all ambitious founders are welcome to apply. If you're building something inevitable — especially if others don't see it yet — get in touch.
Chicago, United States
2026 March
Aug 25th, 2025
Applications Open
Nov 19th, 2025
Final Deadline
Mar 9th, 2026
Accelerator Starts
Jun 5th, 2026
Demo Day