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Science and Technology Acceleration

Science and Technology Acceleration

The Polsky Center draws on the University of Chicago’s leading research in the sciences, robust national laboratory affiliations, and partnership with the top-ranked Booth School of Business to translate innovations from the lab into startups that bring life-saving, world-changing products and services to market.

Alchemist Accelerator, one of the world’s leading enterprise-focused startup accelerators, has joined forces with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center to launch Alchemist Chicago — a new deep tech accelerator built to take scientific breakthroughs from lab to market.

Alchemist Chicago will support early-stage ventures across quantum (part of Duality), AI, cleantech, robotics, and other deep tech industries, transforming discovery into impact. It is open to global founders — no University affiliation required.

Alchemist Chicago

Alchemist Chicago

Alchemist Chicago

Alchemist Chicago will position breakthrough innovations for real-world impact, combining the strengths of Alchemist's global network and the University of Chicago ecosystem.

Duality

Duality

Duality is the first accelerator program in the US exclusively focused on supporting innovative quantum startups. The program is based in Chicago, the world’s leading hub for quantum innovation.

Programs

Innovation Fund Associates Program

Innovation Fund Associates Program

Students and post-docs receive robust training and perform diligence on innovation projects.

Polsky Center I-Corps

Polsky Center I-Corps

Supported with funding from the National Science Foundation and run by the Polsky Center, the I-Corps program is specifically designed for participants working on projects related to the STEM fields.

Prototype for Success

Prototype for Success

The Prototype for Success program explores career paths at the intersection of business and emerging technologies.

Funding

George Shultz Innovation Fund

George Shultz Innovation Fund

The George Shultz Innovation Fund invests in proof-of-concept and early business development work for viable new startups created by faculty and students.

New Venture Challenge

New Venture Challenge

The Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a top-ranked accelerator program in the nation and is run by the Polsky Center.

Flagship Events

Collaboratorium

Collaboratorium

The Collaboratorium unites UChicago students with researchers, technologists, and faculty who want to explore the commercialization opportunities and business applications of their work.

Corporate Collision

Corporate Collision

Corporate Collision provides a unique opportunity for companies to discover, connect and collaborate with some of the nation’s top quantum, data science & AI, and cleantech startups.