Accelerators

Techstars Chicago

Techstars Chicago, in partnership with Long Chicago, is an early stage accelerator & venture fund. We are long Chicago and the Midwest. We back intensely committed founders with big bad ideas, and our mission is to be those founders’ most trusted advisor. Techstars Chicago is not industry or vertical focused - all ambitious founders are welcome to apply.

Chicago, United States

2026 March

In Person Program

Aug 25th, 2025

Applications Open

Nov 19th, 2025

Final Deadline

Mar 9th, 2026

Accelerator Starts

Jun 5th, 2026

Demo Day

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"Be so good they can't ignore you."

Steve Martin, Comedian and Actor

The Team

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Logan LaHive
Managing Director

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Troy Henikoff
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Troy Henikoff
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Amanda Lannert
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Guy Turner
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Brian Luerssen
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Dr. Gary Cooper
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Kristen Sonday
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John Renaldi
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