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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
17
Feb
Choosing the Right Entity for your Business
Tuesday, February 17, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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18
Feb
Team Building Reception: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026  //  4:30 p.m.
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19
Feb
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Financial Model Storytelling with Christina Hachikian
Thursday, February 19, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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20
Feb
Annual Climate, Energy & Sustainability (CES) Conference
Friday, February 20, 2026  //  9:00 a.m.
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24
Feb
NVC@30 Fireside Chat: Insights from NVC Winner Jake Crampton, MBA ’98
Tuesday, February 24, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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25
Feb
Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Professional Services
Wednesday, February 25, 2026  //  8:30 a.m.
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25
Feb
Info Session: Build and Launch Accelerator
Wednesday, February 25, 2026  //  5:00 p.m.
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26
Feb
It’s Not You; It’s New! Tech, AI, and Social Media for Entrepreneurs Who Want Their Time Back
Thursday, February 26, 2026  //  10:00 a.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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