International students (first year and second year in either F-1 or J-1 visa status) are eligible to participate in the PE/VC Lab but require Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Academic Training (…
Students who line up an internship with a firm not associated with the Lab and wish to count that internship toward the Lab must: Complete the PE/VC Lab student application by the application date of…
September 2025: Firms complete a survey outlining their criteria for an intern. October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm CT: PE/VC Lab info session for students (Virtual) October 7, 2025: Student application opens…
In conjunction with attending the PE/VC Lab course (in either the winter or spring quarter), participants in the PE/VC Lab also intern for 15-20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks between January an…
The PE/VC Lab course equips students with timely practical tools and imparts insights from industry veterans with the ultimate goal of accelerating the apprenticeship process for those aspiring to wor…
Each year, the Polsky Center sources over 100 firms to participate in the PE/VC Lab. These firms represent top venture capital, growth equity, and private equity firms in Chicago, as well as firms in…
Last month at the Polsky Exchange, mentors, sponsors, and participants gathered to celebrate the graduation of the latest cohort of the Polsky Center’s Small Business Growth Program (SBG). Over the c…
Calling all Polsky Exchange Members. Start your day right with coffee and treats at the Polsky Exchange. You don’t want to miss it! This month’s Exchange member breakfast aims to bring together our co…
The Innovate2Market program is now accepting applications for the upcoming Fall 2025 cohort—a program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs explore the commercial opportunities of their idea or p…
Join the Polsky Center for an exciting kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) program! During this session, you’ll hear from a keynote speaker, learn more about the CNVC program, a…
Stop by the Polsky Center for an undergraduate open house! Meet our team and learn about the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, as well as programs and resources to support your entrepreneurial jo…
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