Anthos - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Overview

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.

The Numbers:

34,000

Square foot co-worker space

10-20

Startups housed at one time

2,500+

Members

450+

Events

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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.

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Polsky Incubator

The Polsky Incubator provides space, mentorship, and support to early-stage startups, helping them achieve critical milestones and grow into sustainable businesses.

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Fabrication Lab

The Fab Lab offers entrepreneurs opportunities to transform their ideas into physical objects to share, test, and perfect.

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Workshops and Events

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Featured Events

Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.

Jan

NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from NVC Winner Kyle Swinsky, MBA ’19

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Jan

Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 // 5:00 p.m.
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Jan

Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce

Thursday, January 15, 2026 // 10:00 a.m.
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Jan

Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): How to Build a Cap Table with Ben Register

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Jan

Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 // 3:00 p.m.
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Jan

Application Deadline: Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 // 3:00 p.m.
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Jan

Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce Conversion

Thursday, January 22, 2026 // 10:00 a.m.
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Jan

Investing Essentials: Success and Failure in One’s Life and Career

Thursday, January 22, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Guided Tour

Come See Us!

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.

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