Ming Xu - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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

Join us to learn critical skills for starting your own business and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.

Apr

Capital Access: Mona Ventures

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 // 10:00 a.m.
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Apr

Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Scaling with AI, Led by Phil Leslie

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Apr

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Operator Grit – Overcoming Adversity

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Apr

Application Deadline: 2026 Rattan L. Khosa “Against All Odds” Award

Friday, April 24, 2026 // 3:00 p.m.
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Apr

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Workshop: Blueprint for Success – Implementing EOS

Monday, April 27, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Apr

Capital Access: LongJump and Chicago Early Growth Ventures

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 // 10:00 a.m.
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Apr

Info Session: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Fellows Program

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 // 12:00 p.m.
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Apr

Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast and Professional Headshots

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 // 8:00 a.m.
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Member benefits include: * Educational Opportunities * Fab Lab * Co-working Space * Community * Mentorship

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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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