Events

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

Pfizer Call for Proposals of Novel Therapeutic Targets

Virtual

The Pfizer Centers for Therapeutic Innovation will overview their latest CFP, and answer questions from Penn Medicine researchers. Meet with Pfizer team members from the Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI). They will discuss the latest Call for Proposals (CFP) and share details about Pfizer's areas of interest and the timeline for submission of non-confidential pre-proposals […]

Free

Board Meetings 101: tips & best practices for conducting successful board meetings

Virtual

Join Ruby Chandy and Tom Crowley, PCI Ventures @ Pennovation Center Mentors-in-Residence, as they share how to successfully conduct board meetings. During this interactive webinar, they will cover best practices for preparing and running board meetings, discuss structural/strategic issues (e.g. appropriate size of board, who to include, when and how to add additional board members), and […]

Free

Digital Therapeutics and the Future of Medicine

Virtual

With healthcare becoming more digital, especially over the past year, innovators are continuing to demonstrate the power of these potential solutions. Digital Therapeutics refers to the application of evidence-based software-driven therapeutic interventions for the prevention and management of a medical disorder or disease. Even though the field is very young, treatments are starting to go […]

Free

Driving Next Generation Immuno-Oncology Innovation for Cancer Treatment

Virtual

Immuno-oncology (IO) takes advantage of the body’s immune system to prevent, control, and eliminate cancer and dates as far back as the 1890s, after a doctor purposely infected a man suffering from an inoperable malignant tumor with bacteria, resulting in his recovery. Driven in part by the increasing number of biotechs and companies that are […]

Free

PACT Capital Conference

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The PACT Capital Conference has a long tradition of uniting key players from the private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities. As the oldest, most established venture conference in the Northeast, this event draws more than 1,000 participants and has been the catalyst for billions of dollars in venture funding and entrepreneurial success. Learn more […]

Beyond the Bench: Building a Startup with Small Business Grants

Virtual

All are welcome to join the PCI Ventures team as they share “secrets to success” for submitting a highly competitive proposal to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities. Learn about the different funding mechanisms and entrepreneurial resources available to companies, as well as best practices for crafting a compelling […]

Free

RAIN 2021 – Collaboration as the New Normal

Virtual

The University City Science Center annual RAIN Conference is back on July 22nd - and taking place in-person! When the pandemic hit, even perceived competitors collaborated for the greater good, which is why this year's program will explore “Goodwill,” a theme that has emerged as we move towards our collective new normal. Conference Agenda: Welcome […]

Free

Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge Deadline

Virtual

Improving Access to Care As part of our broader pledge to help support frontline healthcare workers and help provide equitable health solutions for communities of color, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is proud to further our 120-year commitment to nurses, including advocating for, elevating and empowering nurses as innovative leaders who strengthen health systems and change human health […]

Free

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.  

B. PHL

Virtual

An annual three-day innovation celebration started in 2019 to highlight Philadelphia as a fantastic place to live and work; to create meaningful connections locally and globally between people and organizations doing innovative work; and ignite new ideas and inspire changemakers of the future.

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