Technical.ly’s RealLIST Connectors were recently announced and Denita Henderson, Managing Director of Pennovation Works and Desmond Upton Patton, Founder and Director of SAFElab made this year's list. This latest roundup showcases 20 people in the Philly tech ecosystem who are extremely connected and influential in the community.
Henry Daniell and his team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, recently developed a new method of insulin delivery lowering the risk of hypoglycemia when compared to current diabetes treatments. Read more in the article from Penn Today.
Sonura, winners of the 2023 President’s Innovation Prize and new Pennovation Works community members, have developed a beanie that filters out harmful noises for infants in neonatal intensive care units. Read more in the article from Penn Today.
University City District recently highlighted innovators from around the neighborhood who are driving forward the future of University City in their State of University City 2023 publication. Watch the video, presented by University City District, to meet seven local founders, inventors, and business leaders including Pennovation's own Denita L. Henderson and Vertiq who are helping to pave the way for the next 25 years.
During Technical.ly's Builders Conference, Denita Henderson, Managing Director of Pennovation Works, spoke on the "How Are Tech Economies Growing Now? : RealLIST Startups" panel discussion. The session was part of Philly Tech Week and covered the institutions, services and infrastructure of commercializing science and invention.
SAFELab is developing the Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation and Technology through SP2 at the Pennovation Center. This hub will offer resources and will work with Pennovation startups to think more about diversity, equity and inclusion as they develop their products and companies. Read more in the article from Technical.ly.
In February, Philadelphia's CEO Council for Growth took a look at the Penn Center for Innovation's Year in Review FY22, including their record-breaking year for commercialization activity at Penn, and an update on the life sciences facility in development on the Pennovation Works campus. Read the full article on their website.
Cocoa Press is looking to strike a sweet spot with the latest iteration of their 3D chocolate printer. Ellie Weinstein’s newest model will come in two options – a professional model and a do-it-yourself kit. Learn more in the article from the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The School of Veterinary Medicine and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center are working with dogs to see if they can help distinguish deer that are sick with chronic wasting disease (CWD) through scent detection to help prevent the spread. Learn more in the article from Penn Today.
Pennovation alumni Verge Aero lit up the Philly sky in support of the Eagles before their victory over the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. See photos from the event (including drone Jalen Hurts dancing!) and learn more about Verge aero at Fox 43.