Events

Calendar of events hosted by PCI, the Penn community, and our regional partners.

Latest Trends in Life Science Investing

Virtual

On the 2nd Monday of each month in the Fall, join local entrepreneurs and investors for discussions on commercializing university med tech. At this session, Barbara Shilberg, Managing Director and CEO, BioAdvance will discuss life science investing and how the market has changed over the past year.  This is the first of four events this […]

I-Corps for Engineers with Mark Yim, PhD

Virtual

Mark Yim, PhD, Director of GRASP Lab, Faculty Director for the Design Studio, talks about the Penn I-Corps program. Learn about resources available at Penn to support your commercialization and entrepreneurship goals. Register here.  After registration, you'll receive a direct zoom link.  

New Patenting Strategies for Life Science Inventors

Virtual

On the 2nd Monday of each month in the Fall, join local entrepreneurs and investors for discussions on commercializing university med tech. At this session, Dr. Kathryn Doyle, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr will discuss the latest trends in patenting and how that is influencing the life science sector and investing.  This is the […]

Med-Tech Devices with Katherine Reuther, Ph.D., MBA

Virtual

Katherine Reuther, Ph.D., MBA, Executive Director of the Penn Center for Health-Devices and Technology discusses resources to support your medical device idea. Learn about resources available at Penn to support your commercialization and entrepreneurship goals. Register here Following registration, you will be emailed a zoom link

VC 101 for University Entrepreneurs

Virtual

On the 2nd Monday of each month in the Fall, join local entrepreneurs and investors for discussions on commercializing university med tech. At this session, Kirsten Leute, Senior Vice President, Osage University Partners provides an introduction to venture capital particularly for university inventors and startups. This is the 3rd of four events this fall. Each […]

Pennovation Works resources for engineering

Virtual

Anish Kumar, Managing Director of Pennovation Works, discusses resources for emerging startups at the Pennovation Works campus. Register here. Learn about resources available at Penn to support your commercialization and entrepreneurship goals. Following registration, you will be emailed a zoom link

Celebration of Innovation 2021

Singh Center for Nanotechnology 3205 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Please join the Penn Center for Innovation for the sixth annual Celebration of Innovation, an event where the Penn innovation community and our stakeholders gather to recognize the achievements of our faculty, researchers, startups and partners. This year we are very pleased to offer hybrid attendance options for the event at the beautiful Singh Center […]

JLABS 101

Virtual

On the 2nd Monday of each month in the Fall, join local entrepreneurs and investors for discussions on commercializing university med tech. At this session, Sean Evans, Scientific Engagement Lead for Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ US North East, will discuss the JPOD@Philadelphia within the Pennovation Works campus.  He will discuss the programs […]

What to expect from a successful medical device product development

Virtual

Efficient and effective product development is a crucial step for commercializing new technologies. It sits between defining a minimum viable product and manufacturing, en route to being able to sell a desirable product to eager customers. This presentation will serve as an introduction to product development for entrepreneurs and innovators, with an emphasis on medical […]

President’s Innovation Prize Deadline

Virtual

Created by Penn President Amy Gutmann to strengthen Penn’s commitment under the Penn Compact 2020 to innovation, the President’s Innovation Prize will provide a graduating Penn senior, or team of graduating seniors, $100,000 (plus a $50,000 living stipend per team member) to envision and implement an innovative, commercial venture that makes a positive difference in the […]

IP Trends for Emerging Penn Engineering Technologies

Virtual

This free webinar is hosted by the Penn Center for Innovation and Penn Engineers for faculty, researchers, and students. This session will discuss the latest trends in intellectual property and patenting for engineers, including robotics, nanotechnology, med-tech and more. Register here; free; virtual. The featured speaker is Aaron Rabinowitz, Partner at BakerHostetler  

JLABS 101

Virtual

The February speaker is Olivia McPherson, Program Manager, JPOD@PHILADELPHIA. Olivia will discuss how the JPOD at the Pennovation Center can help advance your commercialization goals.  Register here; free; virtual. The Spring 2022 Speaker Series is a free educational event hosted by the Penn Center for Innovation and Penn Medicine. Each month, a different speaker will […]

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