Transform is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute.

This unique 16-week program focuses on solving data driven problems of today and provides unparalleled support to early-stage data science ventures.

Through the accelerator, startups will gain access to business training and technical advisement, industry mentors, venture capital connections, as well as various funding opportunities.

Eligibility requirements:

• Focus area must be big data-driven technologies, agnostic of verticals. Examples: AI/ML, data engineering, data analytics, applications in healthcare and biotech, cybersecurity, IoT, climate tech and environment, blockchain, social impact, transportation, Fintech, transportation, agriculture, and others
• The startup must be an established U.S. legal entity at the time of entry to the program
• There should be a partial team in place i.e., a technical lead and business lead etc. Founders/CEO must participate for the duration of the program
• Preference for early-stage ventures past the idea concept phase (less than $1M raised) established within the last 3 years

PLEASE NOTE: Eligibility is open to all and NOT limited to UChicago-affiliated startups.

Interested teams should submit the application form no later than 11:59 PM (Central) on October 21, 2024.

More information about the program can be found on the Transform website.

Please direct questions to Anna Wislocki.