Small Business Market Research Clinic
This program is a partnership between the Polsky Center and the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC). University of Chicago Students will be paired with small businesses that are part of a WBDC cohort to carry out market research.
Using templates created by Posky, students will populate unique deliverables for each business owner on their “industry outlook” or other market research basics based on reports accessed from the UChicago Library resources and other research that they conduct. All materials will be reviewed by senior Polsky staff before delivery to entrepreneurs.
Selected students will receive a $1,000 stipend.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadline
The application deadline has passed.
Application and Eligibility
The Polsky Center seeks highly motivated students from across all University of Chicago programs (Graduate and Undergraduate) looking to gain experience in market and industry research and analysis through small business consulting.
Qualifications and requirements include:
- Interest in finance, business management, entrepreneurship, small businesses, social impact via economic growth in an urban setting, and/or consulting
- Experience with market research tools including, but not limited to, Pitchbook, Mintel, Statista, IbisWorld, etc.
- Commitment to attend all virtual weekly classroom sessions, weekly virtual team meetings with clients, and an in-person gathering at the start and close of the program
- Capacity to commit 10 hours per week for three weeks
- Strong attention to detail.