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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
6
Nov
Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Kylie Gilmore
Thursday, November 6, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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6
Nov
Application Deadline: College New Venture Challenge (CNVC)
Thursday, November 6, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
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8
Nov
Investing Essentials: Private Equity (PE) Interview Prep for Career Changers
Saturday, November 8, 2025  //  12:15 p.m.
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10
Nov
Application Deadline: Small Business Growth Program, Client Cohort
Monday, November 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
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10
Nov
Application Deadline: Small Business Financial Fundamentals Program, Client Cohort, Winter Quarter
Monday, November 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
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11
Nov
Polsky Office Hours @ Booth 455 featuring Julie Colhoff and Megan Fox
Tuesday, November 11, 2025  //  10:00 a.m.
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11
Nov
Investing Essentials: Fireside Chat with a First-Year Venture Capitalist
Tuesday, November 11, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
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12
Nov
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Cap Table Management with Ben Register
Wednesday, November 12, 2025  //  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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