The Polsky Exchange incubates 15-20 companies at a time, in addition to the thousands of companies run by the Polsky Exchange’s 3,000+ members. The Polsky Exchange fosters innovation and commercialization through 34,000-square feet of shared co-working space, a state-of-the-art Fabrication Lab, and full calendar programming and workshops designed to help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into businesses.
Overview
The Numbers:
34,000
Square foot co-working space
10-20
Startups housed at one time
2,500+
Members
450+
Events
Join The Fun. Become a Member.
Educational opportunities, co-working space, mentorship, access to the Fab Lab, and monthly breakfasts are just a few perks of becoming a member of the Polsky Exchange.
Polsky Incubator
The Polsky Incubator provides space, mentorship, and support to early-stage startups, helping them achieve critical milestones and grow into sustainable businesses.
Fabrication Lab
The Fab Lab offers entrepreneurs opportunities to transform their ideas into physical objects to share, test, and perfect.
Workshops and Events
Over 450 of 'em. Get access to a wide variety of events, workshops, speakers, panels, challenges and more.
Upcoming Events
Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
3
Mar
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Power in Business Partnerships: Collaborate, Divide & Conquer
6
Mar
Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference 2026
6
Mar
College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals
18
Mar
SBDC Day Breakfast & Business Spotlight
24
Mar
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Early Stage Legal Matters and Raising Capital, with Scott Smedresman
30
Mar
NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from New Venture Challenge (NVC) Alum Mariana Castillo Lopez, MBA ’16
7
Apr
Polsky Exchange Capital Access: Hyde Park Bank/Beverly Bank (Wintrust)
14
Apr
Polsky Exchange Capital Access: Allies for Community Business
Tour
Come Check Us Out!
Interested in seeing the space? Throughout the year, tours are offered at The Polsky Exchange to check out the space, discuss membership options, and meet members of the Polsky team.
Where to find us
Locations
The Polsky Exchange has two spaces located on vibrant 53rd Street in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Polsky Exchange North
1452 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
Hours
7 days a week, 7am – Midnight
(773) 702-2076
Polsky Exchange South / Fab Lab
1463 E. 53rd St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
Hours
Co-working space:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm
773-795-0075
Fab Lab
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Wed, 11:00am – 8:00pm
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