PA as an Innovation Leader: Challenges and Solutions in the face of a Growing Industry
Pennsylvania legislators are working on new ways to retain young residents who too often leave the region for opportunities after receiving their education within the state.
Penn’s Leadership Role in Philadelphia’s Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Industry Highlighted
Technical.ly published an article about the future of the growth of the life sciences in Philadelphia, highlighting Penn’s role in the development of the city as a strong tech hub.
Technical.ly State of the Philadelphia Tech Economy Report Highlights Innovation Accomplishments at Penn
According to the report, Penn ranked within the top five largest research & development expenditures of US universities in 2021.
Philadelphia region designated a federal tech hub for life sciences
The Philadelphia region has been designated as a federal innovation and technology hub, allowing it to compete for a grant of up to $75 million to advance its life sciences industry.
Penn is the one of the world’s best universities for VC-seeking entrepreneurs, per PitchBook data
PitchBook released its 2023 list of the best universities for founders, and Penn ranked fourth among undergraduate schools with 1,083 founders, 993 companies and $34 billion raised.
Philadelphia Business Journal Highlights Philadelphia as Hub for Gene Editing
A new Philadelphia Business Journal article explains how in addition to being a hub for cell and gene therapy, the Philadelphia area is emerging as an active player in the field of gene editing.
Philadelphia ranks as the 6th best life sciences market in the US
In CBRE’s 2023 Life Sciences Research Talent report, Philadelphia ranked sixth among the top 25 US life sciences markets, two spots above its number eight ranking from last year.
Philadelphia Life Sciences Jobs Being Filled More by Women Than Men, Study Finds
The number of jobs held by women in the Philadelphia region's life sciences industry is growing at a faster rate than jobs held by men, according to a new report featured in the Philadelphia Business