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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 Numbers:

34,000

Square foot co-worker space

10-20

Startups housed at one time

2,500+

Members

450+

Events

Upcoming Events
19
Nov
12th Annual Booth-Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference
Wednesday, November 19, 2025  //  8:00 a.m.
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19
Nov
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) On Deck Pitch
Wednesday, November 19, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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20
Nov
Business Acumen Series: Crafting a LinkedIn Presence That Attracts Clients
Thursday, November 20, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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20
Nov
Investing Essentials: Private Equity (PE) Due Diligence
Thursday, November 20, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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21
Nov
Application Deadline: VC Unplugged
Friday, November 21, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
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22
Nov
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Searcher Panel
Saturday, November 22, 2025  //  12:15 p.m.
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3
Dec
Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Heyward Harrison
Wednesday, December 3, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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3
Dec
Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC) Finals Competition
Wednesday, December 3, 2025  //  2:00 p.m.
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Come Check Us Out!
Tour

Come Check Us Out!

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.

Where to find us

Locations

The Polsky Exchange has two spaces 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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