News The University of Chicago and the Grainger College Of Engineering Partner to Expand Undergraduate Track of UChicago’s Accelerator Program The College New Venture Challenge is expanding to partner with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
News Small Business Spotlight: Larry’s Barber College Stays a Cut Above With New Walmart Shop Angela Harvey had never cut hair before she enrolled in Larry’s Barber College. Her first time wielding clippers, after months of classroom instruction, “I was shaking like a leaf,” she...
News Thirty-two College Startups in National Tournament Make It to Semi-final Round; Hope to Pitch Live at South By Southwest
Program College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Launch your startup as an undergraduate with mentorship, guidance, and hands-on support to build, test, and refine your idea.
Event Polsky Center Open House: First Year College Students September 23, 2025 First-year students, stop by the Polsky Center during O-Week for an open house! Meet our team, learn about our undergraduate programs, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, and resources to kickstart...
Event Polsky Center Open House: College Students October 1, 2025 Stop by the Polsky Center for an undergraduate open house! Meet our team and learn about the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, as well as programs and resources to support your...
Event 11th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals February 28, 2023 Throughout the afternoon, the CNVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Prizes – which include at least $150,000 in cash prizes...
Page College Students college Students Explore entrepreneurship, join startup teams, build innovative ideas, and gain real-world experience while completing your undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago. The front door of the Polsky...
