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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
26
Jan
It’s Not You; It’s New! Tech, AI, and Social Media for Entrepreneurs Who Want Their Time Back
Monday, January 26, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
26
Jan
Investing Essentials: Trends vs. Fads in Private Equity
Monday, January 26, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
27
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Competitive Intelligence – Using AI, with Phil Leslie
Tuesday, January 27, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
28
Jan
Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: E-Commerce & Retail
Wednesday, January 28, 2026  //  8:30 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
28
Jan
Info Session: George Shultz Innovation Fund
Wednesday, January 28, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
29
Jan
Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: 2026 State of the E-Commerce Industry
Thursday, January 29, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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30
Jan
Rattan L. Khosa SeedCon: Beyond the Hype
Friday, January 30, 2026  //  8:30 a.m.
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2
Feb
Investing Essentials: Value Creation in Uncertain Times
Monday, February 2, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time

6 UChicago Researchers to Present at Illinois Ignite

Researchers from the University of Chicago are showcasing novel technologies and innovative startups at the third biennial Illinois Ignite. The event takes place on September 22, 2022, from 9:00…

OrisDX Wins 2022 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge with Saliva Test to Diagnose Oral Cancers

UPDATE: The investment totals have been updated to reflect additional investment made in the days following the winner announcement. A startup developing saliva-based diagnostics to screen for oral cancers and…

Innovation Fund Invests $575,000 in Biotech Companies

The University of Chicago Innovation Fund announced plans to invest up to $575,000 into three biotechnology companies—ImmunArtes, Onchilles Pharma, and Oxalo Therapeutics. These latest investments bring the Innovation Fund’s total…

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