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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
20
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): How to Build a Cap Table with Ben Register
Tuesday, January 20, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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21
Jan
Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
21
Jan
Application Deadline: Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
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22
Jan
Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce Conversion
Thursday, January 22, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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22
Jan
Investing Essentials: Success and Failure in One’s Life and Career
Thursday, January 22, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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23
Jan
E-Commerce Growth Program Application Deadline
Friday, January 23, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
26
Jan
Investing Essentials: Trends vs. Fads in Private Equity
Monday, January 26, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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27
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Competitive Intelligence – Using AI, with Phil Leslie
Tuesday, January 27, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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6 UChicago Researchers to Present at Illinois Ignite

Researchers from the University of Chicago are showcasing novel technologies and innovative startups at the third biennial Illinois Ignite. The event takes place on September 22, 2022, from 9:00…

CRISPR-Modified Skin Grafts to Treat Addiction? ‘The Opportunities Are Endless,’ Says CEO

AddGraft Therapeutics has developed a novel platform that aims to effectively treat substance use disorders with genetically engineered skin grafts – a first-of-its-kind treatment with myriad applications. Developed by University…

UChicago, Duality Teams to Pitch at 2021 Chicago Venture Summit

Several teams from the University of Chicago and Duality – the world’s first accelerator focused exclusively on quantum technologies – pitched at the 2021 Chicago Venture Summit. The venture…

Three Teams Selected for Spring 2021 George Shultz Innovation Fund

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has announced the companies selected for the 2021 spring cohort of the George Shultz Innovation Fund. The program…

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