Virtual information session for Transform cohort 4 application cycle.

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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.

Program structure, resources and benefits as well as opportunities for students to engage will be shared at this information session. Please see below for key dates and link to application.

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 14, 2024. More information about the program can be found on the Transform website. Please direct questions to Anna Wislocki.