Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, Fermilab, and Marine Biological Laboratory are encouraged to apply for Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine. This noncredit course will provide an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship,… Read More
Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Laboratory are encouraged to apply for Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine. This non-credit course will provide an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship, not only familiarizing… Read More
The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program supports teams working on ideas in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Polsky Center offers a local I-Corps program for teams including faculty, students, staff, and alumni from the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, the Marine Biological… Read More
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
Accelerate AI startups through technical resources, mentorship, investor connections, and commercialization support. Read More
Connect with deep tech founders, explore new investment opportunities, and engage with a dynamic community of innovators. Read More
Connect with breakthrough startups, investors, founders, and industry leaders at an annual demo day in San Francisco. Read More
Connect with startups to explore pilot opportunities, partnerships, and emerging technologies. Read More
Build foundational startup skills through workshops covering strategy, finance, marketing, sales, and venture development. Read More
The Polsky Center Build and Launch accelerators give teams the opportunity to work intensively on their businesses over the summer. Read More