Applications for the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge are OPEN! Apply now for the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge, a national pitch competition for deep tech startups from all industries. Finalists chosen will present at the prominent World Business Chicago Venture Summit on Tuesday, October 20.

What’s in it for teams:

$175,000 prize pool - real funding for real founders

Pitch straight to top Chicago VCs - no cold outreach needed

Investor connections - meet the Midwest’s most active early-stage backers Expert feedback - from industry leaders and founders who’ve been where you are We’re looking for promising deep tech startups ready to take the next step. You can learn more about the program here.