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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Also known as: Polsky Center

University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

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Last activity

2026-07-13

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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Polsky Center is the central hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology commercialization at the University of Chicago. It manages the New Venture Challenge suite of accelerators, venture funds, tech transfer, the Science Incubator, and community programs under Managing Director Samir Mayekar.

Key Details

  • Central hub unifying all entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech commercialization activity at UChicago
  • FY2025: 238 disclosures, $35.4M licensing revenue, 103 patents
  • 650+ alumni companies, approximately $1B raised annually
  • Manages NVC, CNVC, GNVC, SNVC, Build/Launch Accelerators, Shultz Innovation Fund, Harper Court Ventures, Science Incubator, Tech Commercialization, Polsky Exchange, and PF3
  • National ranking: top MBA entrepreneurship program (Princeton Review)

Notable Outcomes

  • Grubhub, Braintree/Venmo, Simple Mills, Tovala (NVC alumni)
  • $2B+ raised across NVC portfolio, $11B+ in exits
  • 83 startups funded through Shultz Innovation Fund with $327M+ follow-on