The Polsky Accelerator, launched in June 2012, gives student teams the
opportunity to work intensively and solely on their businesses and
social enterprises in a collaborative and dynamic environment over the
summer. The Accelerator Program accepts 10-12 teams to participate
through a competitive selection process.
All applications will be reviewed by committee with consideration
given to stage of business, strength of the team and business idea,
potential for growth during the summer, and current and past
affiliation with the University of Chicago and its entrepreneurship
programs.
These teams receive funding, dedicated working space at the Polsky
Exchange on 53rd Street in Hyde Park, coaching from Polsky Center and
Rustandy Center staff, mentorship from alumni entrepreneurs and
Chicago-area investors, and weekly programming designed to help them
overcome many of the hurdles to launching a business. By talking with
consumers, investors, and mentors, building prototypes, and
continually refining their business models, these start-ups make
notable progress over the course of the program and in many cases move
from business plan to launch.
Learn more about this cohort-based accelerator program at the
information session. Additional information available online for
eligibility
[https://polsky.uchicago.edu/programs-events/polsky-accelerator/application-eligibility/]
and overall program dates
[https://polsky.uchicago.edu/programs-events/polsky-accelerator/key-dates-deadlines/].
Questions? Crissy Ritter Crissy.ritter@chicagobooth.edu
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