News How Kivira is Improving Mental Health Diagnosis More than half of mental health diagnoses are incorrect – an unfortunate reality documented by institutions such as the National Institute of Mental Health and supported by research. These errors...
Event NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from New Venture Challenge (NVC) Alum Mariana Castillo Lopez, MBA ’16 March 30, 2026 We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71 New Venture Challenge at Chicago Booth. Given the growth of this Booth-critical program since 1997, we have a...
News NVC@25 Fireside Chat: Ben & Frank Cofounder Mariana Castillo To mark the 25th anniversary of the Edward L. Kaplan ’71 New Venture Challenge, the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is hosting a series of fireside chats with alums...
Event Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Anna Maria Viti-Welch on Learning How to Protect Your Business with Insurance May 6, 2024 Join the Polsky Center and Anna Maria Viti-Welch, President of the Viti Companies, in an informative workshop focusing on protecting your business with the proper insurance. In this session you...
News AI-Driven Psychiatry Platform Takes First Place at 18th Annual Global New Venture Challenge The 18th Annual Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) has awarded first place to mental health diagnostic tool Kivira. Kivira was awarded the top prize and $50,000 for its AI-powered platform...
Program Chicago Booth and Polsky Center Private Equity Council Members The Booth Polsky Private Equity Council is comprised of some of the world’s leading private equity investors who provide ongoing guidance and support to the Polsky Center’s Svider Private Equity...
News 24 Startups Accepted into the 2023 Alumni New Venture Challenge The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the 24 startups accepted into the 2023 Alumni New Venture Challenge (ANVC), a global competition dedicated to supporting all...
Page Polsky Council The Polsky Council comprises many of the country’s leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and private equity investors, who provide ongoing guidance and support to the Polsky Center. Eric Belcher, MBA ’95...
Technology Lymphangiogenesis For Therapeutic Immunomodulation A vaccine platform that uses engineered lymphangiogenesis factors and antigens to stimulate lymphatic endothelial cells, creating strong, long-lasting immune memory or tolerance with fewer side effects than traditional vaccines The…
Program ETA Advisory Committee Comprised of leading operators, investors, and academics in the ETA space, the Polsky Center ETA Advisory Committee is instrumental in providing guidance to the growth and impact of our ETA...
News Eight Finalists Announced for the 2023 Alumni New Venture Challenge The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2023 Alumni New Venture Challenge (ANVC), a global program dedicated to supporting all University of...
