According to new data from PitchBook, the University of Pennsylvania has ranked among the top schools in the world for producing future founders.
Out of those founders, the university has produced 596 female founders who have raised a combined $12.2 billion.
On Wednesday, July 24th, the Pennovation Accelerator held their seventh annual Pitch Day at the Pennovation Center. The culminating event for the six-week program focused on business development. In case you missed it, you can view a recording of the event, and read more about the Accelerator in our Pitch Day program.
We are excited to announce the 2024 Pennovation Accelerator Cohort! The program's seventh summer kicked off on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Pennovation Center with the launch of the first event.
The Pennovation Accelerator cohort companies represent a variety of industries ranging from MedTech, financial management platforms, AI, robotics, and more.
On May 10th, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (PVWDC) held a graduation for their latest Law Enforcement K9 Training Program cohort.
In April, Pennovation Works hosted 85 children and parents for Take Our Children To Work Day. The theme, "Big Ideas for a Better World" aimed to provide children with insights into various career trajectories while fostering a sense of responsibility towards contributing positively to society's progress.
We recently caught up with some of the past Pennovation Accelerator cohort members to learn more about the growth of their companies and and how they've advanced their products and services since participating in the program. Learn more about each Accelerator Alumni below in our Where Are They Now? Q&A series.
We are excited to announce the 2024 Pennovation Accelerator!
The Pennovation Accelerator invites a cohort of local startups to engage in a six-week program to develop their business strategy and cultivate their network. Cohort companies will participate in weekly educational sessions presented by subject matter experts. Each company is paired with an experienced mentor to advise them on their journey. In addition, curated networking opportunities help the companies make connections into the larger Philadelphia entrepreneurial community.
Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia toured the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a recent visit to Pennovation Works. During the tour, students learned the benefits of cognitive science for various careers in technology, health care, and research.
We tackled all things taxes during the month of March. Our exclusive Pennovation Works Tax Series
program was designed to help members propel their businesses forward through one-on-one sessions
and webinars with tax professionals from Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ), Stephano Slack and EisnerAmper.
In 2023, Pennovation Works continued to evolve and cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment for its more than 100 companies and research entities. The 23-acre innovation hub is powered by its robust community of researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners working to solve real-world problems and translate inventiveness into viable ventures.