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The Polsky Center brings University of Chicago research discoveries to market.

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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation drives venture creation and technology commercialization at the University of Chicago.

Sector

Industrial Support Services

Subsector

Professional Business Support Services

Keywords

Education, Venture Capital

Location

Chicago, IL, USA

total rounds

1

total raised

$400K

count Of Investments

45

count Of Exists

2

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IPO status

Private

Description

The Polsky Center, in collaboration with Chicago Booth, leverages its business expertise to accelerate the commercialization of early-stage research discoveries from the University of Chicago. Through UChicagoTech's Innovation Fund, launched in 2010, the center supports promising ideas and breakthrough innovations, helping them reach the market faster.
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Steve Lehmann

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