Fall 2026 Collaboratorium
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 for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the event now convenes UChicago, Northwestern University, Purdue University, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, showcasing cross-institutional strengths and supporting the regional innovation ecosystem.
Join us to hear pitches from faculty, researchers, and technologists; explore cutting-edge technologies; and get involved with an entrepreneurial team from the very beginning.
Agenda
4:30 p.m. — Check-in opens outside Room C25
5:00 p.m. — Welcoming remarks in Room C25
5:15 p.m. — Pitches begin. Two rooms run concurrently. Attendees are welcome to move between rooms.
6:15–7:30 p.m. — Networking in Room 104. Pizza and bar provided.
C25: Life Sciences & Health Care
- apoPrime
- VeriVasc
- SenStem Therapeutics
- Genobee
- Auxetic Robotics
- Nuncia Therapeutics
- CoFATE
- Nephrotide Therapeutics
- Adaptive Reverse Shoulder System
C07: Quantum, Advanced Computing & Materials
- QLuster Photonics
- SEN Quantum
- Coherix
- Dimensional Optimizers
- Voltralline
- ProtecNTX
- GridPore Technologies
- DiMix Materials
- FerroMX
University Partners:
