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In "The Power Law," Journalist Sebastian Mallaby Explores the "Intellectual Mystery" of Venture Capital
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In "The Power Law," Journalist Sebastian Mallaby Explores the "Intellectual Mystery" of Venture Capital
‘You Need a Village’: Clinical Trial Leaders Discuss Collaborations, COVID, and Widening the Lens
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‘You Need a Village’: Clinical Trial Leaders Discuss Collaborations, COVID, and Widening the Lens
Innovation through Academic-Industry Partnerships in Clinical Trials
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Innovation through Academic-Industry Partnerships in Clinical Trials

In “The Power Law,” Journalist Sebastian Mallaby Explores the “Intellectual Mystery” of Venture Capital

All investing is a bet on uncertainty. But venture capital investing, often in fledgling companies without cash flow or any proof of viability, is so uncertain as to be an…

‘You Need a Village’: Clinical Trial Leaders Discuss Collaborations, COVID, and Widening the Lens

Experts came together on Clinical Trials Day to discuss why early and frequent discussions among all stakeholders are necessary, how COVID forced the industry to think “more clearly and…

Innovation through Academic-Industry Partnerships in Clinical Trials

The University of Chicago Medicine performs more clinical trials than any other hospital in Illinois – translating ground-breaking innovations into life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. Join UChicago Medicine on…

It’s High Season for New Venture Challenge Finals. Watch and Learn From the Startups Competing For Investment.

The end of spring quarter is high season for the New Venture Challenge, the Polsky Center’s flagship accelerator program. From mid-May through early June, four of the five tracks of…

Cancer Detection, Oil Spill Cleanup, Quantum Computing, and a New Medical Device: Meet the Spring 2022 Innovation Fund Finalists

Four teams have been selected as finalists for the George Shultz Innovation Fund spring 2022 investment cycle – bringing to the forefront solutions for scaling quantum computers, sustainably cleaning oil…

DeepTechU Day 3: Advice for Deep Tech Entrepreneurs, the Future of Immunotherapy, and Opportunities in Quantum

Day 3 of DeepTechU featured advice for entrepreneurs developing deep tech innovations, a look at the current and future immunotherapy market, and a Fireside Chat about growing the quantum…

DeepTechU Day 2: Securing VC Funding and Federal Grants that ‘Take on the Risk that the Private Market Cannot’

The second day of DeepTechU featured practical advice for deep tech startups seeking funding, including when to start conversations with venture capitalists and how to use federal government grants…

DeepTechU Day 1: ‘The Innovation Ecosystem in the Chicago Area is Growing Beautifully – Go All In’

“We’re excited to unite the science and investor communities to advance innovation,” said Juan de Pablo, executive vice president for science, innovation, national laboratories, and global initiatives, kicking off…

Booth and Kellogg Host World’s Premier Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference

The 8th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference returns to downtown Chicago this month as an in-person event, continuing its tradition as the premier gathering for search fund…

DeepTechU Venture Conference Returns, Highlights Deep Tech Innovation in the Greater Midwest

The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is once again hosting DeepTechU, a venture conference that brings together global investors and deep tech startups in the…

Winter Collaboratorium to Feature Research from Across the Data Science Institute, Biological Sciences Division, and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

The Collaboratorium unites University of Chicago students with researchers and faculty who are exploring commercialization opportunities for their work. The program provides the opportunity for scientists and researchers who want…

Entrepreneurship in Africa Has “Big Risks” and “Big Payoffs.” Here’s How Ugandan Businessman Aga Sekalala Jr. Found Success.

The Polsky Center’s Distinguished Entrepreneur speaker series this month featured Aga Sekalala Jr., a prominent Ugandan businessman who founded Radio Simba, one of the most popular broadcasters in East…
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