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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
12
Jan
Investing Essentials: From Associate to Partner – The Neuroscience Behind Being an Effective Leader
Monday, January 12, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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12
Jan
Application Deadline: The New Business Start Support Program
Monday, January 12, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
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12
Jan
Midwest Biotech Startup Showcase in San Francisco
Monday, January 12, 2026  //  5:00 p.m.
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13
Jan
Entrepreneur-In-Residence/Investor-In-Residence (EIR/IIR) In-Person Office Hours
Tuesday, January 13, 2026  //  11:30 a.m.
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14
Jan
NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from NVC Winner Kyle Swinsky, MBA ’19
Wednesday, January 14, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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14
Jan
Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026  //  5:00 p.m.
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15
Jan
Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth: Introduction to E-Commerce
Thursday, January 15, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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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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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…

NanoPattern Technologies, ReAx Biotechnologies Receive $150,000 Each to Commercialize Research

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has chosen two companies – NanoPattern Technologies and ReAx Biotechnologies – to invest in as part of the…

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