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PODU, the First Arabic Podcast Platform, Wins $15,000 at the 2019 College New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 College New Venture Challenge (CNVC).

Experts in Health Tech Share Ideas and Insights at First Polsky Entrepreneurial Outlook Series Event

This health tech event marked the beginning of a new breakfast series that the Polsky Center has launched to coincide with the new year.

Polsky Center Receives $5 Million Gift from Booth Alumnus

A gift from David Kessenich, MBA ’96, and his wife, Colleen, will propel new groundbreaking work and faculty-led research at the Polsky Center.

George Shultz Innovation Fund Invests $600,000 in Biotech Companies

The Fall Finals took place on Thursday, December 6.

Plans of Attack

For the UChicago doctors and molecular engineers working to enlist our own immune systems in the battle against cancer, successes and setbacks alike are critical to making the next leap.

Polsky Center’s Innovation Fund Renamed to Honor George P. Shultz

The UChicago Innovation Fund will be renamed the George Shultz Innovation Fund in recognition of the honorable George P. Shultz.

Polsky Center Launches Alumni New Venture Challenge

New global program will help UChicago alumni jumpstart their business ventures.

U of C Startup Seurat Therapeutics Announces $510K in Grant Funding

Seurat Therapeutics, Inc. is a University of Chicago startup biotech company developing a nasal spray to treat and prevent migraines

2018 NVC and Polsky Accelerator Alum BrewBike Closes $800K Seed Round

BrewBike is an Evanston startup that sells cold brew coffee on Northwestern University’s campus via portable coffee stands housed in custom-made cargo bikes

Polsky Center Named “Industry Champion” at Annual ITA CityLIGHTS

The Industry Champion award is presented to the company or individual who actively and consistently supports the growth of the Illinois technology industry

UChicago Innovation Fund Invests $200K in Fintech Startup Safe Rate

Safe Rate is a new mortgage product for low down payment borrowers that reduces monthly payments in times of housing market distress.

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