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 Space: Stats:
34,000
Square foot co-worker space
10-20
Startups housed at one time
2,500+
Members
450+
Events
Featured Events
Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
5
Dec
Application Deadline: Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
8
Dec
Application Deadline: Introduction to Venture Capital, Winter 2026
17
Dec
Polsky Exchange Member Year-End Lunch
9
Jan
Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
9
Jan
Application Deadline: Booth Investment Thesis Challenge (BITC)
9
Jan
Application Deadline: Winter 2026 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Discovery Cohort
12
Jan
Midwest Biotech Startup Showcase in San Francisco
14
Jan
NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from NVC Winner Kyle Swinsky, MBA ’19
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Member benefits include: * Educational Opportunities * Fab Lab * Co-working Space * Community * Mentorship
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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