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Innovation Fund is sponsored by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago. Provides proof-of-concept funding to University of Chicago-affiliated ventures and technologies that have the greatest promise to drive societal impact. It aims to fill a critical gap in venture funding by providing early capital to help bring groundbreaking ideas to market.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: UChicago-affiliated ventures and technologies. Specifically, employees or students at Washington state nonprofit research institutions are eligible for some related WRF funding, and any IP generated is owned and managed by the PI's institution. Projects are not eligible if any IP is already licensed to a company. The Polsky Center's fund is specifically for UChicago-affiliated ventures. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovation Fund is funded by Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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