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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
9
Jun
Application Deadline: Polsky Founders Fund Fellowship (PF3)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
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11
Jun
Tech Enablement Workshop Series: Map your AI Opportunity (AI Audit and Orientation)
Thursday, June 11, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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16
Jun
UChicago Science Incubator One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, June 16, 2026  //  4:00 p.m.
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17
Jun
Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast: Information and Technology
Wednesday, June 17, 2026  //  8:30 a.m.
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17
Jun
Credit Building Workshop
Wednesday, June 17, 2026  //  12:00 p.m.
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18
Jun
Tech Enablement Workshop Series: General AI Assistant (Prompting for Your Business Voice)
Thursday, June 18, 2026  //  10:00 a.m.
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19
Jun
Application Deadline: Market Navigator Program
Friday, June 19, 2026  //  3:00 p.m.
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23
Jun
Capital Access: JPMorgan Chase
Tuesday, June 23, 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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