Penn Provides Expert Testimony for State Senate Policy Committee Public Hearing on Pennsylvania as an Innovation Leader
The Senate Republican Policy Committee convened a public hearing exploring Pennsylvania’s role as an innovation hub and the importance of startups and established companies.
Penn Researchers Discover New Technique to Form Human Artificial Chromosomes
Researchers at Penn led by Ben Black, PhD, the Eldridge Reeves Johnson Foundation Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, have found a new way to create synthetic chromosomes.
Penn Engineering Announces the First Ivy League Undergraduate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
Penn Engineering has introduced its Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree, which is the first undergraduate major of its kind among Ivy League universities.
Press Preview Event Showcases Philadelphia’s Upcoming Programming
Amplify Philly, along with PCI and other partners, hosted the first ever Innovation Press Preview Event & Gathering on February 16, 2024 at the Philadelphia Science Center.
Highlights from the 2023 Philadelphia Venture Report
According to the report, the Philadelphia area had a stronger performance than many other, larger venture funding hot spots, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Penn Startup Profile: Baleena’s Continued Emergence and Growth
Baleena is focused on developing a consumer product that attaches to the inside of a washing machine drum to filter out microfibers.
Three Penn Startups Recognized on Technical.ly Philadelphia’s 2024 RealLIST Startups list
This year, Penn spinouts BlueWhale Bio and Baleena, ranked number one and two on the RealLIST respectively.
Philly Nonprofit Awarded $48 Million to Apply AI in Search for New Uses for Approved Drugs
AI based on specific algorithms will scan tens of thousands of approved medications and rare diseases to find potential matches.
Penn Leaders Featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 List
PCI congratulates these Penn leaders for their inclusion in the Philadelphia Business Journal's list of "100 business leaders set to shape Philadelphia in 2024."
Penn Appoints its First Chief Innovation Officer
In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, Swartley explains how in his new role he is hoping to develop a more complete understanding of the broader “definition of what innovation is at Penn."