The Polsky Center advances innovative ideas and technologies from
the University of Chicago ecosystem to the world
The University of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings the power of ideas in the laboratory, classroom and community to the world. Through education, resources, and programs, the Polsky Center commercializes discoveries, partners with companies, and attracts venture capital. The Polsky Center runs one of the nation's top-ranked business accelerator, the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge, which has helped launch companies like Grubhub, Braintree, and Simple Mills. The mission of the Polsky Center is to support students, faculty, alumni, and non-university community members by bridging the gap between knowledge and practice, idea and action, and research and impact. By igniting a spirit of innovation and fostering connections that extend across the University, city, region and world, the Polsky Center enables more ideas to have a meaningful impact on society. Learn more at polsky.uchicago.edu.
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Home - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Paladin legaltech, Software Development | Not capitalistic Not partnership Event 12 Feb 2020 | | ||
Black Tech Mecca it services, IT Services and IT Consulting | Other 26 May 2017 | | ||
Manifold Software Development | Other 23 Feb 2012 | | ||
Impact Engine Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | Other 8 Mar 2021 | | ||
Chicago Architecture Biennial constructiontech, smart city, Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos | Other 14 Nov 2017 | | ||
Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Higher Education, edtech | Other 26 Apr 2019 | | ||
Fiscal Advocate, Inc. Financial Services, consulting | Not capitalistic Partnership Not event 8 Aug 2015 | | ||
Equilibria healthtech, Wellness and Fitness Services | Not capitalistic Not partnership Event 3 Feb 2015 | | ||
The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute edtech, Education Administration Programs | Other 17 May 2018 | | ||
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Higher Education, edtech | Other 26 Oct 2022 | |