midVentures25 is the first Chicago-based startup demo day & conference: 25 of the best investor-ready early-stage startups will pitch their products in an open-floor expo.

We have over 22,000 square feet of demo space, where you can meet each startup team at their table.

The top 5 startups will have a chance to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, VCs, angels, bloggers, media and Chicago’s tech community.  A panel of expert advisors will ask the tough questions — ultimately choosing one company to win over $15,000 in cash, prizes, and services from our partners.

Agenda

5:00pm – 6:00pm Registration / Open-Floor Expo

6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome / Open-Floor Expo

7:30pm – 7:35pm Welcoming Remarks

7:35pm – 8:15pm Top 5 Startup Pitches (3 minutes each)

8:30pm – 9:00pm Judge’s Results / Awards

9:00pm – 10:00pm Networking

The focus of midVentures25 is to show the national technology and investment community that the Midwest has an abundance of early-stage innovators within the technology, consumer, and sustainability space. You can expect to engage thought leaders in education, art, media, business, science, and technology during the conference. Dress is Web Casual.

You can purchase a ticket on midventures25.eventbrite.com or you can pay $10 at the door. You can also come any time from 5pm until 10pm. You can park at the garage on Adams and Franklin.