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.
6
Feb
Investing Essentials: Sourcing and Thematic Investing
10
Feb
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Value Creation in Small Businesses
10
Feb
Application Deadline: Spring 2025 I-Corps Program
10
Feb
Application Deadline: Resurgence Fellowship
10
Feb
Application Deadline: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago StartUp LaunchPad Coaching Program
11
Feb
Investing Essentials: Value Creation in Uncertain Times
12
Feb
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Early Stage Fundraising with Leslee Cohen
14
Feb
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Deal Structuring as a Self-Funded Searcher

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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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