Forbes 30 Under 30: Energy — Lane Nelson, 29

Forbes released their annual “30 Under 30” lists, which included Lane Nelson, MBA ’17, in the energy category. Nelson is Co-founder and Director of Corporate Development and Finance for Switched…

This Startup Wants to Make Your Utility Company More Efficient and Reliable – And Reduce Your Power Bill

Think back to the last time you experienced a power outage. Ever looked across the street to another house or apartment building, and seen their power remained unaffected, or experienced…

Innovation Fund Invests $500,000 in Microbiome Research and Energy Companies

The University of Chicago Innovation Fund announced plans to invest up to $500,000 into three companies—AVNovum, ClostraBio, and SwitchedSource—that are working in the health and energy fields, respectively. These latest…

AMOpportunities Wins First Place in the 2017 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the winners of the 21st annual Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC),…

Finalists Named for the 2017 New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has officially announced the 11 teams moving on to the finals of the New…

Spring Cohort Finalists Selected for the UChicago Innovation Fund

The University of Chicago Innovation Fund has announced the five companies moving on to the spring finals. Each of the finalists will present their ventures to the Innovation Fund advisory…

Phase II Teams Selected for the New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has officially announced the 30 teams moving on to the next phase of the…

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