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Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge

Also known as: Grainger Tech Challenge, GETSC

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, Illinois

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Multi Institutional

Last activity

2026-10-20

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Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge

Multi-university tech startup competition hosted by The Grainger College of Engineering in Chicago. Engineering-powered startups compete for SAFE investments.

Key Details

  • Prize pool: $200K+
  • Hosted at: Chicago Venture Summit, Fulton Market
  • 2025 applications: 110+ from 35+ universities
  • Eligibility: Minimum 2 students (1+ grad student); current or recently graduated
  • Sectors: Hard Tech, Clean Tech, Medical Tech, Digital Tech