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  • Application Deadline: Polsky Founders Circles

    The Polsky Center and the Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership at the University of Chicago present the Polsky Founders Circles, a virtual place where you can connect with fellow...

    • Alumni
    • Polsky Founders Circles
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  • Application Deadline: Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine

    Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, researchers, and faculty conducting scientific research and study at UChicago, Argonne, and Fermilab are encouraged to apply for Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine. This noncredit course...

    • Faculty, Postdocs & Researchers
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
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  • Application Deadline: New Business Start Support Program

    The Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) New Business Start Support Program guides aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to official business launch. Through structured weekly sessions, one-on-one advising, and hands-on compliance support,...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • Polsky Center Open House for College First-Years

    Polsky Center @ Chicago Booth, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, 207, Chicago, Illinois 60637 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Curious about entrepreneurship? Stop by the Polsky Center to meet our team, explore the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, and discover the programs and mentorship available to you as an undergraduate....

    • College Students
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  • Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Arts and Entertainment

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This month’s Exchange member breakfast brings together a community of entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts and entertainment industry for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. Connect with fellow...

    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • Owning Your Advantage: Practical IP Strategies for AI Startups

    UChicago Science Incubator, Hyde Park Labs, 5207 S Harper Ave, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615 5207 S Harper Ave, Chicago, United States

    ​As AI transforms every industry, intellectual property is becoming critical to startup success. ​Join legal experts, investors, and AI founders for a practical discussion on protecting your innovation, including patents,...

    • External Founders
    • Faculty, Postdocs & Researchers
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
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  • Business Acumen: Marketing That Actually Works

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This session helps Polsky Exchange members build a focused marketing strategy then select the right tactics and channels to execute it. AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to producing professional...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC) On-Deck Pitch

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    On-Deck Pitch is a Small Business Development Center initiative designed to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their pitching skills and prepare to effectively present their businesses to potential investors or...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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  • Fall 2026 Collaboratorium

    Charles Harper Center - C25 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Collaboratorium unites business students and scientists from leading Midwestern universities to form entrepreneurial teams and turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. Founded at the University of Chicago's Polsky Center...

    • Booth MBA Students
    • Booth MiM/MiF Students
    • Faculty, Postdocs & Researchers
    • PhD & Other Graduate Students
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  • Business Acumen: Revenue and the Path to Profitability

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This session provides a practical framework for identifying your most profitable customers, setting achievable revenue targets, and diagnosing the specific gaps between where you are and where you want to...

    • Local Business Owners
    • Members of the Public
    • Polsky Exchange Members
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