Be a Pennovator 2018

Want to find out what it takes to be an innovator? The University of Pennsylvania opens the doors of the Pennovation Center to robotics, engineering, technology, and innovation enthusiasts ages 5 to 105 for a day full of demonstrations, innovation talks, and hands-on activities.

PTW18: Disrupting Cancer

*Hear from the most brilliant minds on the front line in the fight against cancer*.

With the discovery of the first gene therapy to be approved by the FDA, Penn Medicine is leading the world in immunotherapy research. Penn researchers are working relentlessly to realize the full potential of this innovative approach: reprogramming the body’s own immune cells to seek and destroy every last cancer cell.

Medtech Series: Innovation @Penn

Join PACT’s Medical Device Group as we visit the Pennovation Center and hear from Penn researchers and administrators on the University's latest medtech innovations. 

We'll talk with Mark Turco, MD, Chief Innovation and Corporate Outreach Officer at the Penn Center for Innovation, and follow up with a panel featuring Penn startups and faculty innovators.

Diamond Challenge Philadelphia

The Diamond Challenge has continued its partnership with Coded by Kids in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Diamond Challenge 2018. Each year, more schools and students participate, and we are hoping 2018 will yield the highest amount of participants yet with the continued support of Coded by Kids.

The Diamond Challenge was created in 2012 to empower the next generation through entrepreneurship. Since conception, over 4,000 students from over 35 countries and 25 states have engaged with us.

Principles of Confident Pitching Workshop with Alyssa Dver

 

This program provides CEOs and founders with the skills they need to deliver a confident and polished pitch.  The course will focus on the content of the pitch, AND pay particular attention to refining its delivery

 

Principles of Confident Pitching is anchored by a two-day workshop delivered by Alyssa Dver, a Wharton alumna and nationally-recognized confidence expert. 

 

PCI Ventures Office Hours

PCI Ventures hosts drop-in office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Pennovation Center (suite 229). Each week, a member of the PCI Ventures team will be on hand to answer business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of the office hours, so please stop by!