Info Session: Alchemist Chicago Accelerator

When:

Thursday, August 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where:

Virtual

Description:

Join us to learn about Alchemist Chicago, a new global accelerator designed to transform scientific breakthroughs into market-ready ventures. A collaboration between Alchemist Accelerator and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this program is now accepting applications for deep tech startups.

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for pre-seed or seed-stage founders building transformative technology – especially those with strong technical co-founders. We’re looking for teams working in Quantum (with Duality), AI/Data Science, Robotics, Cleantech, Agtech, Advanced Materials, Spacetech, and other deep tech sectors.

Program Overview

Phase 1: Validate and Build Traction
- October–December 2025 | up to 30 Startups
Phase 2: Get Fundraising-Ready
- January–June 2026 | 8–10 Startups

Perfect for technical founders ready to scale. Register to learn more and ask questions live!

Application Deadline: September 5, 2025

🔗 Learn more and apply: alchemistaccelerator.com/alchemist-chicago

This event is co-hosted by: The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago and Alchemist Accelerator