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Technology Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Optoelectronic Implants For Chronic Disease Management The platform delivers ultra-low intensity, wireless, fully implantable photostimulation for deep tissue targets (nerves, heart, diaphragm). It spatially separates light harvesting from bioelectrical stimulation, enabling minimally invasive, leadless, genetic-modification-free interventions.…
Program Resources Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) These sample SAFEs are behind password. Please reach out to Dr. Amber Bradley Williams at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access. The Polsky Center’s investment terms are...
Technology Optogenetic Protein Fusion for Precise And Low-Impact Actin Cytoskeleton Imaging In Cells A light-sensitive version of LifeAct, a peptide used to label actin in cells, to reduce its harmful side effects by controlling its binding through light exposure, improving cell imaging and…
Technology New Class of Biocompatible and Flexible Optoelectronic Devices For Next Generation Pacemakers Electrode-based electrical stimulation underpins several clinical bioelectronic devices, including deep brain stimulators and cardiac pacemakers. Pacemaker therapy improves quality of life and reduces mortality rates. Despite significant advances, current pacemaker…
Program Small Business Financial Fundamentals Build stronger financial management skills to help support and grow your business.
Team Shane Thomas Peace, PhD Manager, Intellectual Property and Technology Development Manager, Intellectual Property and Technology Development
News Build and Launch Accelerator Accepts 18 Teams for the 2023 Summer Program The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the 18 startups selected to participate in the 2023 Polsky Accelerator, a competitive 10-week summer program open to all...
News Polsky Center Welcomes Newest Cohort of the Small Business Financial Fundamentals Program The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is welcoming a new cohort of entrepreneurs to the Polsky Exchange Small Business Financial Fundamentals program. The 10-week program is designed to support...
Technology Direct Molten-Salt Synthesis of High-Quality III-V Quantum Dots This technology delivers enhanced optical quality and compositional versatility in colloidal III-V nanocrystals through a novel molten salt redox synthesis, enabling efficient fabrication of high-performance semiconductor materials for optoelectronic applications.…
News Hands-on Financial Literacy Program Looks to Encourage Growth Beyond the Classroom In an era where high school-aged students are susceptible to facing some of life’s most difficult financial decisions, researchers at the University of Chicago and the Magnetar Capital Foundation have...
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