Startups

UChicago-backed startup hub Third Coast Foundry marks grand opening in San Francisco A large group of people holds a yellow ribbon for a ceremony at Third Coast Foundry, under a sign reading "Advancing Midwest Innovation."

UChicago-backed startup hub Third Coast Foundry marks grand opening in San Francisco

Polsky Center and seven partnering innovation programs launched with events including the Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day

Cancer pathology AI company takes first at 2026 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge Group holding a large check stands under balloon arch reading "30" at a new venture competition, University of Chicago Booth.

Cancer pathology AI company takes first at 2026 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge

$2.1 million awarded at Chicago Booth’s 30th annual startup competition

Harper Court Ventures launches with $25 million supporting UChicago deep tech startups Aerial view of UChicago's campus in Hyde Park

Harper Court Ventures launches with $25 million supporting UChicago deep tech startups

Fund will back groundbreaking companies emerging from the UChicago ecosystem

UChicago launches Polsky Deep Tech Ventures to support startups bringing science, tech to market Stock image of high tech

UChicago launches Polsky Deep Tech Ventures to support startups bringing science, tech to market

$20 million initiative includes venture fund to provide technical, market expertise

Polsky Center supports UChicago scholar in founding immunotherapy startup Thomas Gajewski

Polsky Center supports UChicago scholar in founding immunotherapy startup

Twelve startups to compete in finals of New Venture Challenge Thumbnail

Twelve startups to compete in finals of New Venture Challenge

Why edible worms could help solve global health issues Mealworms

Why edible worms could help solve global health issues

Eight startups to compete in Alumni New Venture Challenge finals New Venture presentation

Eight startups to compete in Alumni New Venture Challenge finals

NVC winner receives funding from UChicago Startup Investment Program AMOpportunities

NVC winner receives funding from UChicago Startup Investment Program

Why buy? This Chicago startup rents out supplies for gaming, camping, cleaning, and more Why buy? This Chicago startup rents out supplies for gaming, camping, cleaning, and more

Why buy? This Chicago startup rents out supplies for gaming, camping, cleaning, and more

<p>Article features Bevy, semifinalist in UChicago’s New Venture Challenge</p>


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