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The University of Chicago Partners with IBM to Strengthen Quantum Computing Startups in Illinois

Today IBM and the University of Chicago announced their intent to offer Duality startups resources and support to develop quantum software and explore algorithms and applications that could help unlock the...

Tech Commercialization 101

Tech Commercialization 101 The Polsky Center translates groundbreaking discoveries into real-world impact through licensing, startups, and industry partnerships. Our team evaluates market opportunities, protects intellectual property, secures funding, and develops...

Students and Small Businesses Work Together to Address Challenges, Form Strategies for Growth

Small businesses in Chicago and across the US have been hit hard during the shutdowns and changes affecting our economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yelp estimates, for...

NVC Alum Foxtrot Closes $42 Million Series B Round with $200,000 Investment from UChicago

Foxtrot Market this week announced that it has closed a $42 million Series B round, which included a $200,000 investment from the University of Chicago. The latest investment follows a...

Eric Isaacs named as 2017 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Eric D. Isaacs, executive vice president for research, innovation and national laboratories at the University of Chicago has been named as a 2017 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors...

Startup Spotlight: Evelyn’s Food Love

The Polsky Center caught up with Evelyn Shelton to learn more about her plans for the future as well as look at the Polsky Center’s role her the company’s development.

Where Are They Now? Episode 5

Episode 5: Foxtrot May 13, 2021 Foxtrot cofounder and CEO Mike LaVitola, MBA ’14, has become expert at hearing “no.” He was not initially accepted into the New Venture Challenge,...

Foxtrot Announces $100 Million Series C Funding; UChicago Ups Investment in the NVC Alum

Foxtrot on Tuesday announced $100 million in new funding and plans to open 50 stores over the next two years, a huge expansion for the Chicago Booth-born startup as it...

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...

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