Alchemist Chicago, a premier early-stage startup accelerator focused on foundational technology, is a partnership between Alchemist and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Up to 30 startups will be selected to participate in a Polsky Center Startup Bootcamp from which a select group of up to 10… Read More
Advance your early-stage startup with access to Alchemist’s Silicon Valley best practices and capital pathways, and UChicago’s innovation ecosystem. Read More
This spring, the Polsky Center is pleased to offer a legal workshop for international entrepreneurs through our Polsky Mentorship Program. On Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Polsky Center Mentor Matt Meltzer, Immigration Attorney and co-founder of Meltzer Hellrung, works with entrepreneurs focused on employment-based immigration. This… Read More
Accelerate AI startups through technical resources, mentorship, investor connections, and commercialization support. Read More
The Polsky Center is celebrating the 30th year 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 lot to celebrate—and, as such, we are planning a series of campus-wide events in honor of what’s been… Read More
Application opens for the Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) The Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) is a resource available to graduating University of Chicago students who are committed to growing a company after graduation. The goal of the program is to provide entrepreneurs with funding to sustain momentum on ventures. Read More
Application deadline for the Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) The Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellowship (PF3) is a resource available to graduating University of Chicago students who are committed to growing a company after graduation. The goal of the program is to provide entrepreneurs with funding to sustain momentum on ventures. Read More
Join us for the finals of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Prizes — which include cash awards and in-kind services such as legal and professional consulting services… Read More
The George Shultz Innovation Fund finals will feature startup teams who have been selected as finalists for potential investment. Each team will pitch to the advisory committee, consisting of advisors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a chance to receive up to $250,000 in investment funding for promising early-stage ventures in… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Liz Fischer, growth-stage tech CEO and Chicago Booth MBA ’15, for an informative workshop for founders and startup leaders who want to stop chasing every lead and start focusing on their highest-potential market. This session will help you evaluate the right size market for your… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Phil Leslie for a dynamic follow up to his previous workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping competitive intelligence and strategic decision-making. You already know how to prompt AI; now it’s time to build systems that act. This session explores how to set up autonomous… Read More
On Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., our Polsky Center Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) and Investors-in-Residence (IIR) will be available for in-person advising sessions in the Polsky Suite. You can sign up for a 30 minute 1-on-1 session with an EIR/IIR, or you can register for a group discussion. Read More