TechRise emerged in 2021 as a livestream pitch competition series to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive in Chicago and beyond. We’ve evolved into a high-impact, in-person experience that fosters deeper community engagement and provides founders with capital, connections, and visibility.
As a flagship program of P33, TechRise ensures that founders across Chicagoland grow alongside emerging industries like AI and quantum technology. We’re critical to P33’s Big Bets vision, and act as an essential bridge between early-stage talent, capital, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
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Partnerships with regional organizations and ecosystem leaders fuel our collective growth.
Your support means the world. To our founders, to our region, and to the future of our entrepreneurial economy.
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