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UChicago Spin-Out NowPow Acquired by Unite Us to Scale, Add Greater Value to More Consumers

University of Chicago spin-out NowPow, a referral platform grounded in science and community, has been acquired by Unite Us, the nation's leading technology company connecting health and social care services.…
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Compass Teams Gain ‘Clarity of Focus,’ Investor-Ready Pitches, and a ‘Deep Network of Experts’

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s recently-launched Compass accelerator program has concluded its second cohort, which featured four teams working on developing deep tech with applications in various industries.…
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Phase II Teams Selected for the 2021 Global New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has announced the 19 teams advancing to phase II of the 2021 Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC).…
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NVC Alum Tovala Raises $30 Million in Latest Funding Round

The meal service company and countertop smart oven, Tovala, has closed a $30 million Series C funding round – with plans to open a new production facility and build out…
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Finalists Selected for the 2020 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge

Eleven teams have been selected to advance to the finals of the 24th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) on Thursday, June 4. The NVC is…
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Manufacturing Entrepreneurial Outlook: The ‘Industry 4.0’ Revolution

The Polsky Center recently held the second of six Entrepreneurial Outlook sessions focused on the state of the manufacturing industry in 2020. The panel discussion brought together experts to discuss…
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Polsky Internship Program Forms Student Teams to Innovate New Medical Solutions

The Inaugural Biodesign Internship Program at the University of Chicago shows us innovation and originality at its greatest.

Polsky Center Launches Alumni New Venture Challenge

New global program will help UChicago alumni jumpstart their business ventures.
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Polsky Helps Train the Next Generation of Fintech Entrepreneurs from Hong Kong

In July of 2013, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business announced plans to move its Executive MBA program in Asia from Singapore to Hong Kong. At around the…

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