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
Join The Fun. Become a Member.
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.
Fabrication Lab
The Fab Lab offers entrepreneurs opportunities to transform their ideas into physical objects to share, test, and perfect.
Workshops and Events
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Featured Events
Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
27
May
Polsky Exchange Capital Access: Pursuit
28
May
Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Finals
28
May
Small Business Development Center: On-Deck Pitch
29
May
George Shultz Innovation Fund Finals
29
May
Tech Enablement Workshop: Tech-Powered Market Research
3
Jun
Polsky Exchange Capital Access: Bank of America
5
Jun
Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) Finals
6
Jun
Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) Finals
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.
Plan Your Visit
Locations
The Polsky Exchange is located on vibrant 53rd Street in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Polsky Exchange North
1452 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
Hours
7 days a week, 7am – Midnight
(773) 702-2076
Polsky Exchange South / Fabrication Lab
1463 East 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
Hours
The Exchange:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm
773-795-0075
Fab Lab
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 11am – 5pm
Wed, 11am – 8pm
