University of Chicago announces partnership with AI Research Commons and Microsoft to accelerate AI startups in the Midwest – Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Release date Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Selected early-stage startups will receive technical and go-to-market support from Microsoft for Startups, up to $350,000 in startup credits for eligible services, access to AI models, connection to the Bay Area AI Investor Network and support from UC Chicago student interns. The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship … Read more