About
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago drives venture creation and technology commercialization for students, faculty, alumni, and community members. It operates a $20 million Innovation Fund, the New Venture Challenge accelerator (which helped launch GrubHub and Braintree), and a 34,000 sq ft co-working space. Since 1996, NVC alumni companies have achieved over $4 billion in mergers and exits.
Key facts
- Website
- polsky.uchicago.edu
- Type
- accelerator
- Headquarters
- United States
- Portfolio companies
- 1
- Cheque size
- $750K to $750K
- Sector focus
- TechnologyUniversity VenturesDeep TechHealthcare
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | Qoro Quantum | Pre-Seed | $750K |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation invested in?
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has invested in Qoro Quantum.
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