Our Partners
National Laboratories
The University of Chicago pursues the nation’s most important science goals and fosters innovation, technology development, and economic progress through its stewardship of Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy.
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Posky Center is responsible for advancing all University of Chicago entrepreneurship and research commercialization innovation activities through the creation of new ventures and partnerships. Polsky also provides venture support and robust training for students interested in entrepreneurship or pursuing a career in venture capital and private equity.
The Office of Science, Innovation, National Laboratories, and Global Initiatives (SING)
SING collaborates with deans, faculty, and other University leaders to shape the strategic scientific and technological direction of the University and supports its implementation through and across the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the UChicago Global Centers, the Argonne National Laboratory, and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The office also works in close collaboration with UChicago Research.
The University of Chicago Consortium for Advanced Science and Engineering (UChicago CASE)
CASE aims to broaden the intellectual scope of research activities at UChicago and affiliated institutions. By granting University affiliation to scientists and scholars at affiliated institutions, UChicago CASE catalyzes new collaborations in the biological, computational, physical and social sciences, engineering, and public policy.
The Office of Federal Relations
The Office of Federal Relations (OFR) engages with the Federal Agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD, DoE, etc.) and Congress to identify and interpret opportunities and trends in the federal research sector. Located in DC, the office connects the University with key federal or government personnel to bridge discussion on research priorities and relay information on new initiatives.