UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day

Description

The UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day, hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is a signature event highlighting the next generation of deep tech startups emerging from the Midwest.

​Designed to spark dialogue and discovery of deep tech, the event will take place on July 20 during Tech Chicago Week.

​It will feature live startup pitches from ventures in cleantech, quantum, data science, and AI, alongside programming, including keynotes and breakout discussions.

​Connect with visionary founders, explore new investment opportunities, and engage with a dynamic community shaping the future of innovation.

​Agenda

​11:00 am —12:15 p.m. // Registration & Lunch

​12:15 – 12:30p.m. // Welcome Remarks

​12:30—1:15 p.m. // Opening Fireside Panel Discussion

• ​Moderated by Jeremie Bacon, managing partner at Izou Partners, cofounder, George Adventure Parks

• ​Jason Corso, cofounder and chief science officer, Voxel51

• ​Chris Gladwin, founder and executive chairman, Ocient, board chair and cofounder, P33, and at the Forge Parks

​1:30—3:50 p.m. // Pitches

• ​1:30—2:15 p.m.  Quantum & Hardtech

• ​2:20—3:05 p.m. // Healthcare

• ​3:10—3:50 p.m. // Data & AI

​4:00—6:00 p.m. // Networking Reception