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.
12
Dec
Application Deadline: Introduction to Venture Capital
10
Jan
Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
10
Jan
Application Deadline: The Sterling Partners Investment Thesis Challenge (SPITC)
13
Jan
Registration Deadline: Winter 2025 ETA Discovery Cohort
15
Jan
Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
21
Jan
Investing Essentials: From Associate to Partner – The Neuroscience behind Being an Effective Leader
22
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Finding your Cofounder and Understanding Equity Splits with Mia Saini Duchnowski
22
Jan
Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
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