Technology Palm-Free Haptics: Full-Hand Touch Feedback for VR/AR and Wearable Interfaces Summary University of Chicago researchers have developed a wearable electro-tactile feedback technique that creates touch sensations across the palm and fingers without placing electrodes directly on the palm. By positioning…
News The Polsky Center Announces 2026 Build and Launch Summer Accelerator Cohorts The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation today announced the startups selected to participate in the 2026 Build and Launch Summer Accelerators — intensive, 10-week programs designed to help student...
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 UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day Showcases Emerging Ventures During TechChicago Week Last week the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted founders, investors, faculty, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders for the UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day.
Technology Laser-Patterned Nitrogen-Doped Silicon Carbide For Organ-On-Chip And Bioelectric Applications A laser-writing process converts selected regions of PDMS into nitrogen-doped cubic silicon carbide with an integrated graphite layer, producing flexible semiconductor biointerfaces that can be patterned in 2D or formed…
News From New Locations to Million-Dollar Grants, Polsky Small Business Growth Program Alumni Continue to Grow Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are marking a series of major milestones, from opening additional locations to securing grants and contracts worth more than $1M.
Event Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Arts and Entertainment September 23, 2026 This month’s Exchange member breakfast brings together a community of entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts and entertainment industry for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. Connect with fellow...
News Fall 2026 Collaboratorium Connects Midwest Researchers with Business Expertise Bringing together scientific innovation and business talent from four leading Midwestern universities, the Fall 2026 Collaboratorium will feature 18 teams developing technologies in healthcare, energy storage, quantum computing, semiconductors, advanced...
Page Health & Life Sciences Novel treatments, medical devices, diagnostics, and research tools spanning a range of therapeutic areas.
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