News George Shultz Innovation Fund Announces 4 Finalists Pitching for Potential Investment The 2026 George Shultz Innovation Fund finalists are developing novel software, medical devices, and therapeutics. Managed by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the George Shultz Innovation Fund provides up to...
Event AI and Digital Upskilling Summit: Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners May 12, 2026 Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners This half-day summit is designed to help small business owners and community partners build practical digital and AI skills they can immediately...
Event International Student Legal Entrepreneurship Workshop, Led by Matt Meltzer May 13, 2026 This spring, the Polsky Center is pleased to offer a legal workshop for international entrepreneurs through our Polsky Mentorship Program. On Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Polsky Center Mentor...
Page Tech Commercialization 101 Tech Commercialization 101 The Polsky Center translates groundbreaking discoveries into real-world impact through licensing, startups, and industry partnerships. Our team evaluates market opportunities, protects intellectual property, secures funding, and develops...
Technology Ultrasoft Hydrogel Semiconductors for High-Performance Tissue-Integrated Bioelectronic Devices This technology blends a polymer semiconductor with a hydrogel to create a tunable, biocompatible, ultrasoft network that combines efficient charge transport with tissue-like mechanical properties, which are ideal for a…
Technology Hydrogel Electrochemical Platform For Controlled Localized Hydrogen Delivery A portable device that generates and stores molecular hydrogen within a hydrogel using electrodes to precisely deliver hydrogen locally to treat oxidative stress in skin diseases and ischemia-reperfusion injuries The…
Page Alumni 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-provoking events, alumni also...
Event Fab Lab Workshop: Laser Cutter Authorization March 21, 2023 Learn how to cut and engrave a variety of materials with our laser cutter to prototype packaging, enclosures, and more! This class will get you started using the laser cutter...
Event Fab Lab Workshop: Vinyl Cutter Authorization March 24, 2023 Create intricate designs in adhesive-backed vinyl for custom graphics and branding on the Fab Lab’s vinyl cutter! This class introduces the software and basic operations of the machine. Prerequisite: Polsky Exchange...
Event Fab Lab Workshop: Taz5 3D Printer Authorization March 28, 2023 Learn to use our Lulzbot Taz5 desktop 3D Printer to make your own plastic prototypes. This session will cover basic 3D design in TinkerCAD, and the printing process with Cura....
Event Fab Lab Workshop: Shopbot Authorization March 31, 2023 Build large prototypes on the Shopbot! This computer numerically controlled router can cut and engrave large sheets of plywood and plastic as well as precisely carve soft metal like aluminum...
Event Fab Lab Workshop: Mini 2 3D Printer Authorization April 5, 2023 Learn to use our Lulzbot Mini desktop 3D Printer to make your own plastic prototypes. This session will cover basic 3D design in TinkerCAD, and the printing process with Cura....
