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 Introduction to Venture Capital: A Toolkit for Analyzing and Financing Startups.

This free, non-credit course has been adapted from two popular entrepreneurship courses at Chicago Booth. It will empower scientists to understand the underlying economics of a new business. Participants will also gain insight into how investors make decisions. The course is recommended for those interested in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. No previous business experience is required.

The class will meet virtually on Wednesday evenings during the Winter quarter from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the following dates:

– January 14
– January 21
– January 28
– February 4
– February 11
– February 18

This course can serve as a precursor to or a continuation of the Polsky Center I-Corps Program or the Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine course.

Application Deadline: Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Applicants will receive an update on the status of their applications no later than Monday, December 15, 2025.

**Please note that this course is not open to Chicago Booth students.