Polsky Build and Launch Accelerators
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Polsky Build and Launch Accelerators
Two-track summer accelerator program running for 10 weeks in Chicago. The Build track focuses on early-stage validation while the Launch track targets growth-stage fundraising. Enhanced in 2026 with a new San Francisco field experience.
Also known as: Build Accelerator, Launch Accelerator, Polsky Summer Accelerator
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Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Annual
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Phd Students, Alumni · Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
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