Alchemist Chicago — the deep tech accelerator partnership between the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Alchemist — today announced the startups selected for Phase 2 of its inaugural cohort.
Alchemist Chicago will support early-stage ventures across quantum, AI, cleantech, robotics, and other deep tech industries, transforming discovery into impact.
Discover how Bridgefy scaled to over 12 million downloads with zero marketing by turning mesh networking into a global lifeline. From earthquakes to protests, this offline messaging app keeps people connected when traditional networks fail—and enterprises are taking notice.
Alchemist Chicago will support early-stage ventures across quantum, AI, cleantech, robotics, and other deep tech industries, transforming discovery into impact.
Discover how Flyhound evolved from a telecom background into a public safety tech leader. Learn how Alchemist’s accelerator programs helped them turn drone-mounted phone detection into a life-saving solution embraced by over 100 agencies.
This article explores how startups are being reshaped by a world where capital is no longer abundant, and easy money is no longer the norm. What happens when growth must be earned, not subsidized, and how can constraint become a competitive advantage?
Discover how Nomadic Drones leveraged Alchemist programming to refine their AI-powered drone technology, secure funding, and scale across global utility markets.
This article examines how startups can survive and win in a world where AI and software tools have significantly lowered the barriers to product development, software, and design. How does a business get past the question, “Why should we use your product when AI can build this overnight?”