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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
5
May
Capital Access: US Bank
Tuesday, May 5, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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7
May
SBDC Small Business Week Event: Retail Readiness – Getting Your Product on the Shelf
Thursday, May 7, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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12
May
AI and Digital Upskilling Summit: Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners
Tuesday, May 12, 2026  //  9:00 a.m.
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13
May
International Student Legal Entrepreneurship Workshop, Led by Matt Meltzer
Wednesday, May 13, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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14
May
Capital Access: Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York
Thursday, May 14, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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15
May
Application Deadline: Polsky Science and Technology Associates
Friday, May 15, 2026  //  11:49 p.m.
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19
May
Capital Access: Pursuit
Tuesday, May 19, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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21
May
Gemini for Entrepreneurs: Bananas Galore, 12 Fast Moves in 60 Minutes
Thursday, May 21, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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