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Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC
167 North Green St., Fulton Market District, Chicago, IL
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About the event
Hosted by UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering (Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship), this multi-university challenge brings engineering-powered student startups to Chicago to pitch live to investors, founders, and tech leaders for a share of a $200,000+ prize pool plus incubator placement and VC connections.
The 2026 challenge takes place Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as part of the Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Health (October 19–20).
Who should apply: Current students or recent graduates from top universities building tech-driven ventures. Eligibility and application details are posted on the Landuyt Center site.
Presenting teams (9)
Accepted teams appear here as they are confirmed.