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On Earth Day, we're celebrating Innovations in Energy Storage at the University of Chicago 🌏 From novel lithium extraction strategies to new techniques that yield safer, more energy-dense batteries, and more – there are several technologies available for licensing that address the need for innovations in energy storage. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘬𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘗 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. // UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth | Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago | University of Chicago Department of Chemistry

📢 University of Chicago grad students! The deadline to apply to the Commercialization Fellowship Program is next week! The structured, milestone-driven program supports students in translating their research into real-world impact through a comprehensive 8-month experience. Apply now >> https://lnkd.in/gHP3aQEJ // UChicagoGRAD | myCHOICE at UChicagoGRAD | Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago

Next week! The Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum brings together the rising generation of quantum scientists and engineers with employers and educators for an event that catalyzes careers and forges partnerships. Connect with leaders in the field and explore quantum careers and academic pathways through an experiential immersion in quantum innovation. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gyfYV4Wj Participation is open to all trainees, including university students and postdocs in the Midwest; faculty from the Chicago Quantum Exchange; university partners; and companies interested in hiring quantum-trained talent. // University of Chicago | Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago | UChicagoGRAD

Ramping up for the Oxford Global PE Challenge! 🎓💼 This standout team from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business earned their spot last fall by winning the Water Street Private Equity Case Challenge (PECC), an annual competition supported by Water Street Healthcare Partners. On May 29, they’ll represent Booth on the global stage—competing against top business schools for a cash prize. Grateful to Water Street for continuing to spotlight student success! // Learn more about the PECC: https://lnkd.in/gywK9dzj

Great to see Samir Mayekar, Associate Vice President and Managing Director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, representing Polsky in this thoughtful conversation hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. 👏 👏

Happy #WorldQuantumDay! 🎉

"In a moment of tribute and acknowledgment of their long history together, Karsner praised Polsky, calling him the kind of entrepreneur the world needs – one who builds a better society." Michael Polsky, MBA ’87, CEO of Invenergy, and Andy Karsner senior strategist at Alphabet’s X, came together for a powerful fireside chat moderated by Chicago Booth Dean Madhav Rajan. Together, they explored the intersection of innovation, policy, and the global energy transition—shedding light on the urgent need for forward-thinking solutions. Continue reading >> https://lnkd.in/gr3tXK6i // The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Invenergy, X, The Moonshot Factory, Starr Marcello

Tomorrow! Join Nell Compernolle and Tanya Treptow, senior research scientists at NORC at the University of Chicago, for an informational workshop about how to leverage survey data to understand your existing or potential business audiences. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gTTKK_AT

Join Polsky Center Investor-in-Residence Dipa Mehta, MBA ’12, cofounder and managing partner, Valeo Ventures, for a discussion on post-transaction management. Speakers Bo Shi, VP, Sandbox Industries, and Jyothi Vallurupalli, investor, Lightbank, will join for a panel about the work that VC firms do after deals are closed. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/gN_wUJg4 // The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Booth Alumni

Big month ahead! Don't miss these special speaker events in April: ➡️ Distinguished Entrepreneur Series: Fireside Chat with Michael Polsky and Andy Karsner 📅 April 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for a fireside chat on energy innovation, sustainability, and leadership with Michael Polsky, MBA '87, founder and CEO of Invenergy, and Andy Karsner, senior strategist at X, The Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X). Moderated by Chicago Booth Dean Madhav Rajan. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/gV62Pyri ➡️ Beverage Tasting and Innovation & Brand Transformation Talk with Greg Hughes, President and CEO of Suntory Global Spirits 📅 April 16 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a top executive while enjoying world-class spirits. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/gr_MasPS ➡️ Fireside Chat featuring Raymond Svider, MBA ’89, Chairman and Partner, BC Partners 📅 April 17 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Moderated by Booth Professor and the Polsky Center’s Faculty Director Steven Kaplan. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/gTY7-wMw // The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Kilts Center for Marketing