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.

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Featured Events
12
Dec
Application Deadline: Introduction to Venture Capital
Thursday, December 12, 2024  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
10
Jan
Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
Friday, January 10, 2025  //  8:30 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
10
Jan
Application Deadline: The Sterling Partners Investment Thesis Challenge (SPITC)
Friday, January 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
13
Jan
Registration Deadline: Winter 2025 ETA Discovery Cohort
Monday, January 13, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
15
Jan
Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025  //  5:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
21
Jan
Investing Essentials: From Associate to Partner – The Neuroscience behind Being an Effective Leader
Tuesday, January 21, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
22
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Finding your Cofounder and Understanding Equity Splits with Mia Saini Duchnowski
Wednesday, January 22, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
22
Jan
Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
Come See Us!
Guided Tour

Come See Us!

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.

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