The George Shultz Innovation Fund is a multi-million dollar fund that invests in promising startups from an ecosystem that includes the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Laboratory. The Innovation Fund is a venture-philanthropy fund, supported by alumni donations. One hundred percent of its returns are invested back into the Fund, ensuring that it remains an evergreen, permanent feature of the University of Chicago’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The core mission of the Shultz Innovation Fund is to help researchers turn their innovations into ventures that advance cutting-edge technologies, generate significant financial returns, and create lasting impact for humankind.
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George Shultz Innovation Fund
Overview
George Shultz Innovation Fund
Fund your startup
Applicants from across the University of Chicago, Argonne National Lab, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Laboratory compete for up to $250,000 in proof-of-concept capital. NOTE: You must create an account through YouNoodle.
Innovation Fund Associates Program
Real World VC Experience
Associates perform deep diligence on the most compelling new ventures being built across our ecosystem.
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To date, the Shultz Innovation Fund has invested $7 million in 61 startups, with each funding cycle bringing ever more advanced projects from an even wider group of researchers. See a full list of our portfolio companies here.
