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Impact in Action: Polsky Center Annual Report (FY26) July 1, 2025 to June 30, 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…
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Polsky 10: Polsky Center partners with Current | Scaffold raises $15M | From pre-seed to Series C

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…
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UChicago Research Powers New Social Impact Games from Resilient Games Studio

The University of Chicago has licensed three educational games created for young people to Resilient Games Studio, a company that makes games and tools that provide a positive impact…
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Fall 2026 Collaboratorium Connects Midwest Researchers with Business Expertise

Bringing together scientific innovation and business talent from four leading Midwestern universities, the Fall 2026 Collaboratorium will feature 18 teams developing technologies in healthcare, energy storage, quantum computing, semiconductors,…
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Small Business Spotlight: Cakewalk Chicago Helps Bakers Turn Their Skills into Income

For many people who walk into Cakewalk Chicago, a cake is more than something to bring to a party. It is an order to fill, a customer to keep,…
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The Polsky Center and Current Expand Partnership for Great Lakes RENEW Scaling Lab to Accelerate Commercialization of Water Solutions

Early-stage water technology startups will have new access to specialized laboratory space, equipment, and commercialization resources through a new partnership announced today between the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center…
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Polsky 10: UtilityInnovation Group acquired for projected $2.6B | Aura Life Science joins ISS accelerator | OrisDX launches first diagnostic product

The Polsky 10 is a bi-weekly newsletter featuring 10 things to know from the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center.
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From New Locations to Million-Dollar Grants, Polsky Small Business Growth Program Alumni Continue to Grow

Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are marking a series of major milestones, from opening additional locations to securing grants and contracts worth more than $1M.
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Out of the Lab: Business Course Gives Scientists Opportunity to Explore Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship for Science and Medicine course gives University of Chicago graduate students, postdocs, and faculty the opportunity to explore the intersection of science and business. Taught by Chicago…
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