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 Space: Stats:

34,000

Square foot co-worker space

10-20

Startups housed at one time

2,500+

Members

450+

Events

Featured Events
4
Nov
11th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference
Monday, November 4, 2024  //  8:00 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
4
Nov
Polsky Exchange: Chicago Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Initiative – Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training
Monday, November 4, 2024  //  2:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
5
Nov
Polsky Exchange Business Acumen Series: Canva Basics
Tuesday, November 5, 2024  //  9:00 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
5
Nov
Investing Essentials: Dissecting the PE Industry
Tuesday, November 5, 2024  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
5
Nov
Steven Mayer Lunch with Students
Tuesday, November 5, 2024  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
6
Nov
Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Megan Fox
Wednesday, November 6, 2024  //  10:00 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
6
Nov
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): HR and Culture with Michelle Aronson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
7
Nov
Investing Essentials: Venture Capital Interview Prep
Thursday, November 7, 2024  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
Come See Us!
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.

Plan Your Visit

Locations

The Polsky Exchange is located on vibrant 53rd Street in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

Contact

Questions

Polsky Exchange North
Polsky Exchange North

1452 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615

Hours

7 days a week, 7am – Midnight
(773) 702-2076

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Polsky Exchange South / Fabrication Lab
Polsky Exchange South / Fabrication Lab

1463 East 53rd Street, 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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