Educational Programming Events

Supported by the National Science Foundation, the Polsky Center I-Corps program helps students, researchers, and faculty test the commercial potential of their research and ideas. Early-stage STEM technologies are the best fit: no prototype, proof-of-concept data, or prior business experience required. Over six weeks, participants complete four educational sessions, four coaching meetings, and 20 customer ... ...

This fall, the Polsky Center is offering a free, non-credit course in science entrepreneurship. The course is open to current graduate students, faculty, researchers, and staff conducting scientific research at UChicago, Argonne National Lab, Fermilab, and the Marine Biological Laboratory. Taught by Chicago Booth Professor Robert Altman, PhD, a scientist and entrepreneur himself, the course ... ...