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
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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.
18
May
Application Open: Market Navigator Program
19
May
Capital Access: Pursuit
21
May
Gemini for Entrepreneurs: Bananas Galore, 12 Fast Moves in 60 Minutes
26
May
Capital Access: PNC Bank
26
May
Application Deadline: Commercialization Fellows Program
27
May
Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast
27
May
2026 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals
28
May
George Shultz Innovation Fund Finals
6 UChicago Researchers to Present at Illinois Ignite
NanoPattern Technologies, ReAx Biotechnologies Receive $150,000 Each to Commercialize Research
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