A Message from our Managing Director

The past fiscal year was unlike any in the prior history of technology commercialization at the University of Pennsylvania. Like other centers and organizations at Penn, PCI was confronted with unprecedented operational and logistical challenges caused by the impacts of COVID-19. Despite the almost constant uncertainty and the dramatic professional and personal changes imposed by the global pandemic, we are profoundly gratified that PCI and Penn have continued to maintain a steadfast focus on supporting faculty innovation and commercialization throughout this challenging period.

Long term investments and consistent support from Penn executive leadership led by President Amy Gutmann and articulated in her ambitious Compact 2022 continue to strongly position PCI, Penn and its research and development community for virtually any commercial partnering opportunity or challenge.

John Swartley, PhD
Associate Vice Provost and Managing Director of the Penn Center for Innovation