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Polsky Build and Launch Accelerators
Also known as: Build Accelerator, Launch Accelerator, Polsky Summer Accelerator
University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois
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Funding range
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Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
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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.
Key Details
- Two tracks: Build (early-stage validation) and Launch (growth-stage fundraising)
- 10-week summer program in Chicago
- $10K SAFE per team
- $5K stipend per eligible founder (max 2 founders)
- Over $100K in in-kind services (legal, accounting, AWS credits)
- New in 2026: San Francisco field experience
- In-person program based in Hyde Park
Notable Winners / Outcomes
- Open to UChicago students and alumni across all schools
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