The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation acts as the central resource for transforming groundbreaking ideas and discoveries into new products, services, and ventures. We are a dedicated team of scientists with deep technical expertise exclusively focused on managing intellectual property and negotiating partnerships and licenses for technologies developed by faculty, researchers, and staff.
Tech Commercialization
Commercializing Inventions at the University of Chicago
FOR FACULTY INVENTORS
Have an idea or research discovery? Disclosing your invention is the first step to accessing Polsky Center resources. It’s never too early to talk with us or disclose your idea.
- Disclosure Form
- University Policies
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn About Our Process
- Subscribe to Newsletter: From Idea to Impact
FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Interested in licensing a technology? Search available technologies and view an online listing of the University of Chicago’s science and technology portfolio.
- Available Technologies
- University Policies
- Startup Pipeline
- Industry Relations
- Subscribe to Newsletter: Partners in Innovation
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