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Harper Court Ventures Launches with $25 Million Supporting University of Chicago Deep Tech Startups

Independently managed by MFV Partners, Fund I will back groundbreaking ventures emerging from the University of Chicago ecosystem.

Chicago has positioned itself to become a superstar hub for quantum computing

Chicago is emerging as a national leader in quantum computing, driven by world-class research institutions, public-private partnerships, and strong state support. With major investments, a deep talent pipeline, and startups

The Last Mile of EV Innovation: The Powertrain

Batteries have owned the public’s mind share when it comes to boosting performance and decreasing the cost of electric vehicles. And for good reason. The battery accounts for roughly half

Robotics Re-born: Why AI Will Usher in a Third Generation of ‘Humanoid’ Robots in 2025

TESLA‘s unveiling of its Optimus robot in October was met with a rightful dose of skepticism, as many of the capabilities the robots demonstrated were found to be powered by