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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinoisuchicago.edu

Overview

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the venture creation and technology commercialization arm of the University of Chicago, which provides funding, education, and mentorship to support startups and new ventures.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

48

Investments

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Slideflow LabsJun 2026GrantCo-investor
Morton LabsJun 2026AcceleratorLead
Phinorm Inc.Jun 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
Nestera HealthJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Nuevata InnovationsMay 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Sophia Wennstedt

Assistant Director, Career Advancement

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1998

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