Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge
Accelerator · Chicago, United States
Website: polsky.uchicago.edu. Polsky Center's nationally ranked startup accelerator and competition for UChicago teams.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 11, 2026.
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In context
Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge is one of 8 accelerators in Chicago, Illinois listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 116 across the United States.
The registry lists 732 innovation ecosystem organizations in Chicago, Illinois in all.
Accelerators run time-bound programs, often with investment, that help startups grow quickly and connect them with mentors, customers and investors.
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