Grant
George Shultz Innovation Fund
Pre-seed investment fund of up to $250,000 for science-based, deep-tech and AI ventures with a University of Chicago founder. Finalists get a six-week validation sprint, diligence support and pitch coaching before final pitches.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago
- Deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000 · Investment
- Open to
- Not stated
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
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See your fitKey questions about George Shultz Innovation Fund
Who can apply to George Shultz Innovation Fund?
George Shultz Innovation Fund is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed. Other requirements: Founding team must include a current UChicago faculty, student, postdoc or staff member; Finalists must complete a mandatory six-week virtual validation sprint; Preference for ventures built on University of Chicago research.
When is the George Shultz Innovation Fund deadline?
The George Shultz Innovation Fund deadline is November 30, 2026.
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