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As we launch Cohort 10 of CPR this week, we're celebrating significant capital raised by alumni, along with momentum in Philly's venture capital scene. All together, we're translating ambition into a momentum & pioneering innovation into impact. Read it: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.…

Spring pulled a disappearing act🥶but these #startup resources are as reliable as ever. 💼Black in Business - @GoldmanSachs 🤝Investor Speed Networking docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 💸Academic Publication & Conference Dissemination Scholars Program Full info: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.…

Healthcare isn’t short on innovation, so what's slowing down progress? In this conversation, health system leaders unpacked what it really takes to move from pilot to practice. Read more: sciencecenter.org/blog/crossing-…

Let Spring bring a fresh wave of momentum to your early-stage startup. 🪷This month's Startup Resource Roundup features grants, events, & opportunities from: ✨ @GoldmanSachs ✨ Intuit @QuickBooks ✨ @MorganStanley ✨ uCity Square ...and more! Details: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.…

Next week, the Science Center and Capital Readiness Program alumni are heading to LSI USA '26 – one of the premier gatherings for medtech innovation and investment. @lsintelligence #LSIUSA

There is no innovation shortage in healthcare – but many fail to get to the finish line. We convened 3 experts who operate inside institutional complexity to discuss what it takes to translate innovations into routine care. Here's what they discussed: sciencecenter.org/blog/crossing-…

This @ARPA_H funding is a major win for BioCurie, its collaborators—including the Science Center—the Greater #Philadelphia innovation ecosystem, and the millions of patients who stand to benefit from this pioneering technology. biocurie.ai/news/biocurie-…

The @UCScienceCenter is now accepting applications for the Academic Publication & Conference Dissemination Scholars Program, with support from @genentech. Learn more and apply: sciencecenter.org/academic-publi…

The Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program wrapped up its 10th cohort last week, marking a milestone moment for the program as it continues to grow. Here’s a look at the founders who made up our first 10 cohorts. 📷

VC backing can feel like validation. But traction is the real signal. Congratulations our Capital Readiness Cohort 10 startups who decelerated, focused, and put in the work this week.

10 cohorts, 1 objective: equip startups w. the expert insights & tangible skills required to approach investor conversations with clarity and credibility. Explore how our program cover has evolved over the past several years as we’ve refined the program’s capital-readiness model.

We're hiring! Check out the position and apply below. sciencecenter.org/careers/senior… #philadelphiajobs #nowhiring #philadelphia

Tiffany Wilson has once again been named to the Power 100 by the @PHLBizJournal, recognizing the city’s most influential business leaders. 💯 #philadelphia bizjournals.com/philadelphia/n…

Sajida Kazi’s STEM journey has come full circle. The former FirstHand™ student and current STEM major returned – this time, as a mentor for a new generation of students. Here's how FirstHand participation shaped her identity – and academic trajectory. 👉sciencecenter.org/blog/the-long-…

The Science Center is excited to welcome five Investors-in-Residence to Philadelphia next week for Cohort 10 of the Capital Readiness Program. More info: sciencecenter.org/news/science-c…

Alumni of our Capital Readiness Program have raised $137 million, advancing healthcare innovation, creating jobs, and attracting investor interest from across the country. ➡️ Full press release announcement: sciencecenter.org/news/science-c…

Short month, smart moves: here's the updated #Startup Resource Roundup for February. Check out funding, events, and opportunities from: ✔️ @MorganStanley ✔️@500GlobalVC ✔️@gener8tor ✔️@Gearhart_Law ☑️ View details and full list: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.…

CRP alum David Jansen’s founder story starts with a literal plunge: a college ski accident, and the chronic sacroiliac joint pain that followed, exposed the lack of viable treatments and ultimately led him to build @SailFusion. Read about it here: sciencecenter.org/blog/from-medt…

Startups: now's your chance to apply to @MorganStanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures regional pitch competition, taking place March 25th in #Philadelphia. 👉 Apply to pitch: morganstanley.theonevalley.com/display/MSA/Si… 👉Register to attend: web.cvent.com/event/e0823fdf…

Navigate the highly competitive funding landscape with confidence. Capital Readiness Program helps medtech #startups align evidence, strategy, and storytelling — building the fluency & investor connections required to secure funding. Apply by Fri: sciencecenter.org/programs/capit…