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Science and Technology Acceleration

Science and Technology Acceleration

The Polsky Center draws on the University of Chicago’s leading research in the sciences, robust national laboratory affiliations, and partnership with the top-ranked Booth School of Business to translate innovations from the lab into startups that bring life-saving, world-changing products and services to market.

A suite of industry-specific accelerators is designed to highlight the University’s core competencies and provide a full spectrum of startup services, educational offerings, and funding opportunities.

Startup Accelerator Interest Form

Accelerators

By providing sector-specific expertise from University research faculty and industry partners, the accelerators are designed to help startups from across the globe reduce technical and market risk as they position their innovations for real-world impact.

No University of Chicago affiliation is required for participation.

The next round of applications open in Summer 2025.

Resurgence

Resurgence

The Resurgence cleantech accelerator is a 9-month hybrid program designed to support ventures in the cleantech industry.

Transform

Transform

Transform is a unique 16-week program that focuses on solving complex problems, in partnership with the University of Chicago Data Science Institute.

Duality

Duality

Duality is the first accelerator program in the US exclusively focused on supporting innovative quantum startups.

Programs

Innovation Fund Associates Program

Innovation Fund Associates Program

Students and post-docs receive robust training and perform diligence on innovation projects.

Polsky Center I-Corps

Polsky Center I-Corps

Supported with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and run by the Polsky Center, the I-Corps program is specifically designed for participants working on projects related to the STEM (s...

Prototype for Success

Prototype for Success

The Prototype for Success program explores career paths at the intersection of business and emerging technologies.

Funding

George Shultz Innovation Fund

George Shultz Innovation Fund

The George Shultz Innovation Fund invests in proof-of-concept and early business development work for viable new startups created by faculty and students.

New Venture Challenge

New Venture Challenge

The Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a top-ranked accelerator program in the nation and is run by the Polsky Center.

Flagship Events

Collaboratorium

Collaboratorium

The Collaboratorium unites UChicago students with researchers, technologists, and faculty who want to explore the commercialization opportunities and business applications of their work.

Corporate Collision

Corporate Collision

Corporate Collision provides a unique opportunity for companies to discover, connect and collaborate with some of the nation’s top quantum, data science & AI, and cleantech startups.