UChicago Medicine’s Chief Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Elam Coalson, saw a problem in the operating room and developed a solution he is bringing to market through his startup, Crescata Surgical. Keep reading
Nearly 1,000 registered to gather at the 13th Annual Booth–Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference last week, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, and faculty from around the world to explore what it takes to find, acquire,… Keep reading
One year after the launch of UChicago’s entrepreneurship and innovation minor, students are putting its lessons to work in deep tech, new ventures, and career paths they may not have previously considered. Keep reading
The Midwest BioBuilders Summit, hosted by the Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) on November 12 at the Willis Tower in Chicago, will showcase academic entrepreneurs and early-stage biomedical companies. The Summit brings together the innovators,… Keep reading
The Polsky 10 is a bi-weekly newsletter featuring 10 things to know from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center. To get the Polsky 10 sent directly to your inbox every other Friday, sign up here >>… Keep reading
Parasol Med Tech has closed an oversubscribed $2.75 million pre-seed funding round to advance development of its next-generation left atrial appendage closure system, developed based on research at the University of Chicago. The system is… Keep reading
Sponsored Content // Changes to SBA lending requirements can affect how acquisition entrepreneurs evaluate, structure, and finance a deal. Keep reading
Alchemist and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation today announced the 30 semifinalists selected for the second cohort of Alchemist Chicago. The semifinalists include companies working across quantum computing, artificial intelligence, advanced materials,… Keep reading
Sponsored Content // In this guest perspective, Austin Panhans, director at Numera, shares how preparation, relevant evidence, and professional judgment can help teams use AI effectively and produce work that holds up under review. Keep reading
The Polsky 10 is a bi-weekly newsletter featuring 10 things to know from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center. To get the Polsky 10 sent directly to your inbox every other Friday, sign up here >> 1 // Pyxis Oncology announces… Keep reading
This past year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) at the Polsky Center was defined by expansion, from expanding UChicago innovation well beyond Chicago to deepening our impact at home. Keep reading
The Polsky 10 is a bi-weekly newsletter featuring 10 things to know from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center. To get the Polsky 10 sent directly to your inbox every other Friday, sign up here >> 1 // The Polsky Center and Current… Keep reading