The energy transition is one of the largest capital reallocations in modern history — and it needs people. Founders to build the companies, investors to fund them, and operators to scale what works. The question is where the real openings are right now. Join us for a conversation with three… Read More
Join the Polsky Center’s entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIR) and investors-in-residence (IIR) for in-person advising. Fresh coffee and pastries will be provided. The EIRs and IIRs below will be available. Cass Ziegel and Dipa Mehta will be hosting "Ask Me Anything" group discussions and Mus Chagal will facilitate a group discussion on "From… Read More
Applications for the College New Venture Challenge are due by November 3 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is a track of the New Venture Challenge program dedicated to University of Chicago College students. All teams accepted into the CNVC Phase II are eligible… Read More
The Rattan L. Khosa SeedCon is Chicago Booth’s flagship entrepreneurship and venture capital conference. Through keynote fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking sessions, SeedCon provides opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and passionate members of the startup ecosystem to explore emerging industry themes and connect over shared ideas. With an impressive lineup… Read More
The Innovation Fund Associates (IFA) program is structured as a science-focused venture capital apprenticeship, where associates learn-by-doing as part of an interdisciplinary team performing due diligence on innovative ventures coming out of the UChicago ecosystem. IFAs deep dive in one investment opportunity per cycle through the George Shultz… Read More
The Customer Discovery Bootcamp is intended for early-stage ventures to explore their problem-solution fit by engaging directly with potential customers and industry stakeholders. Over five weeks, teams will gain experience in the process of customer discovery, including conducting customer discovery interviews and participating in educational sessions. By the end of… Read More
Join this Lunch and Learn with CCC Intelligent Solutions CEO Githesh Ramamurthy as he discusses his career path and shares insights from more than three decades of leading teams. Chicago-based CCC builds software used by auto insurers, collision repair shops, automakers, and parts suppliers to manage accident claims, vehicle repairs,… Read More
Apply now for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit pitch competition! Duality is calling all early-stage quantum startups: We invite you to apply for the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition, an exclusive opportunity to showcase your startup on a global stage on December 8th… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Melissa Byrn, Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, for an informative workshop on early stage customer discovery for startups. Understanding your future customers’ values, pain points, and current solution(s) is critical to ensuring that your product or service… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Melissa Harris, MBA ’16, for an informative workshop on how to build a pitchdeck. A great pitchdeck is more than a collection of slides. It’s a strategic story about your vision, your market, and the opportunity you’re creating. This workshop will teach you how… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Scott Smedresman, partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, for an informative workshop on the fundamentals of incorporation for startups. In this session, Scott will break down the key elements of incorporation from a legal perspective, diving into topics such as selecting the right type of business… Read More
Meet monthly with student builders from across campus for an evening of candid conversation and community. Read More