01/20/2021

Navigating startup success: Polsky launches the ‘Compass,’ a new deep tech accelerator program

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The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation recently launched the Compass – a first-of-its-kind deep tech accelerator program for early-stage startups and technologies.

“Backed by a 25-year history of launching successful ventures and leveraging business expertise from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Polsky Center has created the Compass to focus on launching new, innovative companies,” said Christine Karslake, PhD, MBA ’95, managing director, Polsky science ventures.

“The Polsky Center will select the most promising startups and technologies out of the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and provide robust resources to help those companies get launched and be investor-ready in six months,” added Shyama Majumdar, senior manager, science ventures.

Participants gain access to world-class resources over the six-month program with the goal of being investor-ready at the conclusion of participation in the program. Teams receive ecosystem introductions, mentorship, and educational training, and have the opportunity to access additional talent and funding for their ventures.

Click here to visit the Polsky website and read more.

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