News UChicago, Argonne, and Fermilab Look to Transform the Water Industry The University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) anchor the Midwest as a hub for water innovation with state-of-the-art research facilities and innovative technologies. “To...
Page Where Are They Now? Episode 1 Episode 1: The Story of NVC April 15, 2021 When it launched 25 years ago, the University of Chicago’s New Venture Challenge (NVC) was a pioneer in helping business school...
News Eight Teams to Compete for $100,000 in the 2021 Global New Venture Challenge Finals The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the eight teams selected to compete in the finals of the Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC), a startup competition...
Page Chicago Booth Students Chicago Booth Students The Polsky Center offers a range of programs and events to support students interested in entrepreneurship, private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), small...
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...
Page Graduate & PhD Students Graduate & PhD Students Transform research into real-world impact through startup accelerators, commercialization resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and venture-building opportunities across the Polsky innovation ecosystem. *If you are a Chicago Booth...
News UChicago’s Polsky Exchange Expands Its Commitment to South Side Economic Growth with the Launch of a New Illinois Small Business Development Center The Center will be the first dedicated to supporting professional services and technology entrepreneurs on the south side. The Polsky Exchange at the University of Chicago will soon launch a...
Event Info Session: Transform, Data Science & AI Accelerator April 26, 2023 Transform is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute. This unique 16-week program focuses...
Event Info Session: Transform, Data Science & AI Accelerator May 18, 2023 Transform is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute. This unique 16-week program focuses...
Event Info Session: Transform, Data Science & AI Accelerator June 15, 2023 Transform is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute. This unique 16-week program focuses...
Program Resources A suite of programs and resources designed to provide graduating students and alumni access to the education, capital, and mentorship necessary to acquire and grow small businesses.
News Do You Really Need an Accelerator to Launch Your Startup? The following article was written by Shyama Majumdar, interim executive director of Deep Tech Ventures at the Polsky Center, and originally published in Crain’s Chicago Business on September 17, 2024....
