Techstars Chicago Accelerator

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 luma.com/za5q1ytu

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 @ wattshift.com

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 👇 wsj.com/cmo-today/your…

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

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

WattShift - APIs that deliver unified behind-the-meter electricity price signals, enabling energy devices OEMs to understand and reduce costs across complex utility tariffs. wattshift.com

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 👇 linkedin.com/posts/loganlah…

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 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 - forms.gle/PSZxirjzGrzmd8…

Application deadline for Techstars Chicago is open until November 19th, if you are interested, apply now! techstars.com/accelerators/c…

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" bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/s…