Techstars Chicago Accelerator

Techstars Chicago is BACK, in partnership w/ @longchicagoVC. Applications OPEN until November 19th. Apply now.

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

Our Closing Ceremony for @Techstars_Chi. Sincerely grateful for overwhelming support from community, and to the founders who made my job easy. To see the pitches, learn more about founders, and book meetings --> https://t.co/x3QroNpsw6

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

If I missed you on the @Techstars_Chi closing ceremony invites (June 2nd), my bad -- I blame claude and my new crm. It's smaller format, as we've shifted focus from demo days to 1:1 investor mtgs, but the companies aren't to be missed. Msg me to add you https://t.co/7Krx7DeFeo

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

The grid can't keep up- rising electricity prices, blackouts, & constant strain - so Utilities created $59B incentives to shift energy use to cheaper, cleaner times. But there are 3k utilities in US, each w/ own programs, rules, and complexity. Meet Will @ https://t.co/Rdqe2l7laX

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

Check out new @Techstars_Chi co Offline (offlinetalent dot com) in the @wsj_com today... plus, more about them and how you can get involved 👇
https://t.co/pVujBCxpsq

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

Something I've always loved about Chicago tech is the genuine interest from so many to help, without conditions. Over the last 3 weeks ~100 mentors joined for 400 in-person meetings with the 8 companies at @Techstars_Chi

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

If you'd like to help or get involved, check out the companies and let us know which you'd be able to support.

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

Eight companies. Half Chicago-based, all Midwest.
Industrial AI, energy, IRL ads, building design, observability, weddings, home reno, and bees. Something for everyone. Techstars Chicago 2026 is officially off and running. Meet the companies 👇
https://t.co/1HBv6hiFbB

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

WattShift - APIs that deliver unified behind-the-meter electricity price signals, enabling energy devices OEMs to understand and reduce costs across complex utility tariffs. https://t.co/C0t1Xih21n

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

We are BACK. First cohort w/ revamped program in partnership w/ @longchicagoVC officially kicks off next week. Comment here or DM if you'd like to stay updated on announcements and events over the coming months.

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

Techstars Chicago MD @loganlahive will be in Champaign tomorrow & Ann Arbor Monday 12/8. Office hours may be full but fill out this form if interested in chatting and we can open a few extra slots - https://t.co/1IIbbKmg9j

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

Application deadline for Techstars Chicago is open until November 19th, if you are interested, apply now! https://t.co/Yjr1yoSvOe

[Logan LaHive @loganlahive]

all friends and founders, application deadline for @Techstars_Chi is Nov 19th. that's soon. it's Wednesday. so, share and click now to get started (but, don't spend of ton of time on your application... get in touch with me, and we'll chat) https://t.co/TkRpO9Hw7O

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

@ChiBizJournal

[Techstars Chicago Accelerator @Techstars_Chi]

Thank you @ChicagoInno for covering the return of our program. Applications are now open. Link in bio.

"Techstars Chicago returns with new operator Long Chicago"
https://t.co/NFfvAPkgWh