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
12
Dec
Application Deadline: Introduction to Venture Capital
Thursday, December 12, 2024  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
10
Jan
Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
Friday, January 10, 2025  //  8:30 a.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
10
Jan
Application Deadline: The Sterling Partners Investment Thesis Challenge (SPITC)
Friday, January 10, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
13
Jan
Registration Deadline: Winter 2025 ETA Discovery Cohort
Monday, January 13, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
15
Jan
Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025  //  5:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
22
Jan
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Finding your Cofounder and Understanding Equity Splits with Mia Saini Duchnowski
Wednesday, January 22, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
22
Jan
Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025  //  3:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
23
Jan
Investing Essentials: Sourcing and Thematic Investing
Thursday, January 23, 2025  //  12:00 p.m.
Note: All in-person events are listed in local time; virtual events are listed in Central Time
Come See Us!
Guided Tour

Come See Us!

Interested in seeing the space? Throughout the year, tours are offered at The Polsky Exchange to check out the space, discuss membership options, and meet members of the Polsky team.

Plan Your Visit

Locations

The Polsky Exchange is located on vibrant 53rd Street in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

Contact

Questions

Polsky Exchange North
Polsky Exchange North

1452 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615

Hours

7 days a week, 7am – Midnight
(773) 702-2076

View On Map
Polsky Exchange South / Fabrication Lab
Polsky Exchange South / Fabrication Lab

1463 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615

Hours

Co-working space:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm
773-795-0075

Fab Lab
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Wed, 11:00am – 8:00pm

View On Map

Phase II Teams Selected for the 2021 Alumni New Venture Challenge

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has announced the 28 teams advancing to phase II of the 2021 Alumni New Venture Challenge (ANVC),…

This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyze your use of products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts.

Accept