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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

16

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Qoro QuantumApr 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Perfectly DosedApr 2026Seed RoundCo-investor
ExacticsNov 2025SeedCo-investor
Solitude LabsJun 2025GrantCo-investor
Theta NeurotechJun 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
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Key People

Sophia Wennstedt

Assistant Director, Career Advancement

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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1998

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