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Alumni
The Polsky Center offers alumni several ways to stay engaged and give back to the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Through unique programs, mentorship, and thought-providing events, alumni also benefit from a variety of resources designed to help them launch new ventures, scale existing businesses, and more.
Programs for alumni
Build and Launch Accelerators
Advance your venture through summer programs that help validate ideas and support startup growth.
Polsky Founders’ Circles
Connect with fellow alumni founders for peer support, coaching, and founder-focused discussions.
PF3 (Founders’ Fund Fellowship)
Receive funding and venture support to continue building your startup after graduation.
Alchemist Chicago
Scale your deep tech startup through a global accelerator with expert mentorship and investor access.
ETA REsources
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
The Polsky Center offers a suite of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) resources designed to provide students and alumni access to the education, capital, mentorship, and resources necessary to acquire and grow a business.
Access talent
Having access to top student talent can give early-stage startups and investment firms a unique advantage. The Polsky Center can help connect companies with talent at the University of Chicago, both MBA and undergraduate.
Booth Investment Thesis Challenge →
Find a mentor
If you are seeking advice on an entrepreneurial career or feedback on a new business idea, the Polsky Center can connect you with top business experts, entrepreneurs, and investors for one-on-one appointments.
Attend an event
The Polsky Center hosts dozens of workshops and events each year—both in person and virtual—for the University of Chicago community. Plus, we make some of the content from these sessions available on demand through video recordings.
Upcoming Events for Alumni
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UChicago Tech Ventures Demo Day
The UChicago Tech Ventures Demo Day, hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is a signature event highlighting the next generation…