08/13/2026
Claretian Associates is proud to be partnering with TechRise powered by P33 to bring more capital to founders in South Chicago. On September 19, five local founders will pitch live for a $25,000 non-dilutive prize at the South Side Small Business Resource Fair at the South Chicago SALUD Center. If you're growing your side business into your full-time venture and your business is rooted in the South Chicago neighborhood, this is your moment. Selected founders complete a free four-week accelerator to refine their customer discovery and prepare their pitch. Applications close Sunday, August 16. Apply now: bit.ly/SouthChicagoTechRise