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Booth–Kellogg ETA Conference Attracts More Than 1,000 People to Explore Buying and Building Businesses

November 3, 2026

More than 1,000 people attended 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...

How UChicago’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor Prepares Students to Build, Lead, and Solve Problems — With or Without a Startup

November 2, 2026

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.

UChicago Startups to Showcase at Midwest BioBuilders Summit

October 28, 2026

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...

Polsky 10: Switched Source Raises $17M+ | Inflammatix Wins $1M Contract | CNVC Alum Launches New Startup

October 26, 2026

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...

Founded by UChicago Cardiologist, Parasol Secures $2.75M for Novel Medical Device to Improve Stroke Prevention

October 26, 2026

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...

The Biases That Make Entrepreneurs Can Also Break Them

October 21, 2026

Entrepreneurs make decisions for a living. The problem is that they are routinely forced to make them before they have enough information.

What the October 1 SBA Changes Mean for Searchers

October 21, 2026

Sponsored Content // Changes to SBA lending requirements can affect how acquisition entrepreneurs evaluate, structure, and finance a deal.

Meet the 30 Semifinalists in Alchemist Chicago’s Second Cohort

October 19, 2026

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...

Using AI in Finance: Why Professional Judgment Still Matters

October 14, 2026

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.

Polsky 10: Pyxis secures up to $282.6M | Thrixel launches with new $3M | Inomagen receives $2.9M grant

October 12, 2026

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...

Impact in Action: Polsky Center Annual Report (FY26) July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

October 9, 2026

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.

Polsky 10: Polsky Center partners with Current | Scaffold raises $15M | From pre-seed to Series C

September 28, 2026

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...

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Booth–Kellogg ETA Conference Attracts More Than 1,000 People to Explore Buying and Building Businesses

How UChicago’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor Prepares Students to Build, Lead, and Solve Problems — With or Without a Startup

UChicago Startups to Showcase at Midwest BioBuilders Summit

Polsky 10: Switched Source Raises $17M+ | Inflammatix Wins $1M Contract | CNVC Alum Launches New Startup

Founded by UChicago Cardiologist, Parasol Secures $2.75M for Novel Medical Device to Improve Stroke Prevention

The Biases That Make Entrepreneurs Can Also Break Them

What the October 1 SBA Changes Mean for Searchers

Meet the 30 Semifinalists in Alchemist Chicago’s Second Cohort

Using AI in Finance: Why Professional Judgment Still Matters

Polsky 10: Pyxis secures up to $282.6M | Thrixel launches with new $3M | Inomagen receives $2.9M grant

Impact in Action: Polsky Center Annual Report (FY26) July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Polsky 10: Polsky Center partners with Current | Scaffold raises $15M | From pre-seed to Series C

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