Penn Center for Innovation Ventures (PCI Ventures) recently hosted their 8th Annual Showcase virtually, in partnership with Venture Café Philadelphia. Michael Poisel, PCI Ventures Executive Director kicked off the event by sharing a brief recap and highlights from the past year.  Afterwards, Michael announced the 2020 CEO of the Year, an award presented annually to an entrepreneur who has made significant progress with their company, reached important milestones, and best exemplifies the PCIV mission.

On April 15, the Pennovation Works community (virtually) welcomed futurist and innovation expert, Michael Tchong! 

Welcome to a new edition of Meet the Innovator! This month we have the opportunity to introduce Christopher Toews, Production Manager at Ghost Robotics. In theme of Earth Week, we conducted this interview outside on our campus.

Before we get to know Chris, let's get to know Ghost Robotics:

PENNOVATION BY THE NUMBERS

1               New 65,000 SF Lab Building with customizable lab spaces
4                # Modular Pod offices created at the Pennovation Center  
7                # Mentors in Residence
8                Anniversary Year of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center

Welcome to a new edition of Meet the Innovator! This month we have the opportunity to introduce Ben DeBenedictis, Pharmaceutical Process Development Engineer at Prohibix

Before we get to know Ben, let's get to know Prohibix:

Media Contact: Jennifer Rizzi, Director, Communications, Penn Facilities & Real Estate Services, 215.573.6107, rizzi@upenn.edu

Pennovation Works is proud to present our partners, the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) Ventures, 2020 Spotlight.  The PCI Ventures 2020 Spotlight reflects on and celebrates the progress made during a year like no other. The Spotlight highlights PCI Ventures' impressive startups, profiles their dedicated company leaders, and includes examples of the unique programs and services their team provides to support this community.