Pennovation Works

The Pennovation Works 2023 Year in Review is here! 2023’s most notable stats, stories, & projects highlight a year of discovery and commercialization. Learn more about the unique #startups & #innovation that shaped another successful year. bit.ly/41yiUB6

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th, for Vets in Tech's first event of the year! We're bringing together veterans, military spouses, allies, and members of the Philadelphia tech ecosystem to focus on pathways into technology careers. Register: bit.ly/4d3rzVe

Congratulations to AgriGates on being awarded a 2026 grant from the Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence to support the establishment of the Data, Analytics, and Technology for AI in Livestock Animal Behavior Laboratory. Read more: bit.ly/40rdidz

Pennovation Works is an innovation hub with a variety of premium shared or private space options for founders, innovators, and researchers around the Tri-State area. Schedule a tour today! bit.ly/46CmY9w

Join Pennovation Works and Morrison Foerster on April 2nd for a free webinar that will provide a practical introduction to patent drafting fundamentals. Learn more: bit.ly/4uoQ2e4

Join us for a warm intro with Liana Karapetyan, Principal at @SmartGateVC, a pre-seed and seed firm laser-focused on Physical AI, robotics, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and brain-computer interfaces. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3Nh5bNK

A special congratulations to Center member, Sync Labs, Accelerator alum, Sonura and Calibrate, and our ecosystem partner, Waskar Paulino's company, Ideate, on their inclusion in Technical.ly's 2026 RealLIST Startups list! View the full list: bit.ly/4aXNN8t

Code & Coffee Philadelphia's Startup Expo on March 6th will transform the Pennovation Center into a high-energy, science fair-style demo floor — where founders host tables and attendees engage directly with builders and investors. Register: bit.ly/3ODNicf

Join the Pennovation Works team at our monthly Open House on Wednesday, March 4th from 9 - 10:30 AM. Learn about our available spaces, meet our Members, tour the Center, and have all of your questions answered. Register: bit.ly/4aCNzEX

#PennovationInPictures captures the moments that defined our year and showcases the energy of our ecosystem. Relive the highlights, celebrate our shared achievements, and see how Pennovation Works propelled innovation forward in 2025! View video here: bit.ly/4rYGows

2025 was a year of big ideas, networking, and momentum at Pennovation Works. The milestones of the year highlight our measurable impact—accelerating research, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering community engagement. Learn more: bit.ly/4tLEbpX

The Pennovation Works 2025 Year in Review is LIVE! From growing startups to impactful projects, collaborative partnerships, & engaging programming & events, we’ve been driving research & commercialization forward. Explore the 2025 Year in Review now: bit.ly/4tLEbpX

Code & Coffee Philadelphia is partnering with OneSixOne Ventures to host the Philly Startup Expo Series on Friday, March 6th! ​If you are a Startup that wants to demo and participate in the Expo, sign up to table: bit.ly/4qKcg74 Learn: bit.ly/4rXUaiT

Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania for Tech Talks next Wednesday, February 18th from 6-8pm where they will explore the art of piloting from a city, corporate, and institutional lens. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4aeOnQk

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's annual lecture is being held on Wednesday, February 25th. This year's focus is on Pennsylvania’s Power Surge: Datacenters, Grid Stress, and New Regulatory Frontiers. Leran more: bit.ly/4b4Uh7q

Pennovation Works is excited to support, and have Managing Director Denita L. Henderson judge, Morgan Stanley's Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Philadelphia Pitch Competition on March 25th! Learn more and register: bit.ly/4ksD7mQ

In a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article, Pennovation Accelerator '23 alum Gabriella Daltoso, founder and CEO of Sonura, discussed the importance of relying on your network when starting a business. Read the article: tinyurl.com/4ydxd9z9

Join us at our next Open House this Wednesday, 2/4, from 8:30 - 10am to learn more about space opportunities within the Pennovation Center! Register to attend: bit.ly/4ta02ax

Join Morrison Foerster (MoFO) and Pennovation Works for a live webinar negotiation of Term Sheets on January 29th! Learn more and register: bit.ly/4r7eDkT

Throwing it back to 2016—the year the Pennovation Center officially opened its doors! 🚀 Hard to believe, but we are officially counting down to our 10-Year Anniversary this October 2026! Stay tuned as we celebrate a decade of turning big ideas into reality.

Penn Vet Working Dog Center (PVWDC) has received a transformative $1.5 million gift from Nestlé Purina North America to establish the Purina Canine Cognition and Performance Program Fund. Learn more here: bit.ly/4pvUN2C