The Penn Center for Innovation had the most-ever patents issued for Penn and its affiliates this year, according to the center’s 2021 Year in Review. Founded in 2014 by Penn President Amy Gutmann, the PCI supports Penn-affiliated researchers, students, staff, and faculty to commercialize their ideas and inventions. This year, the PCI saw 142 initiatives it supported earn a United States-issued patent. Penn-affiliated startups also raised the most funds to date at $815 million, according to the review.