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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
18
Sep
Business Acumen: Marketing Fundamentals that Convert
Thursday, September 18, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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23
Sep
Polsky Center Open House: First Year College Students
Tuesday, September 23, 2025  //  2:00 p.m.
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25
Sep
Business Acumen: Side Hustle or Real Business? Know the Difference
Thursday, September 25, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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29
Sep
Application Deadline: Innovate2Market Program
Monday, September 29, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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30
Sep
Polsky Center and Rustandy Center Open House
Tuesday, September 30, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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1
Oct
Polsky Center Open House: College Students
Wednesday, October 1, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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2
Oct
Fall 2025 Collaboratorium
Thursday, October 2, 2025  //  5:00 p.m.
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2
Oct
College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Kickoff
Thursday, October 2, 2025  //  5:30 p.m.
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