PHILADELPHIA–(May 14, 2013) – Monica Cawvey has joined the University City Science Center as Vice President of Development. In this newly created position, Monica is responsible for the overall strategic planning, development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Science Center’s comprehensive development and fundraising program. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, the need to support […]
The Science Center is accepting nominations for the new Innovators Walk of Fame – recognizing individuals who have demonstrated success in STEAM efforts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Submit your nomination before it’s too late. Deadline is June 15th. We are seeking nominations of innovators (living or deceased) in the following categories: Science – […]
PHILADELPHIA–(May 13, 2013) –The University City Science Center is collaborating with the Canadian Consulate General to pilot a business accelerator for health information and communication technology companies from Canada. Opening on May 13, 2013, the Canadian Technology Accelerator at the Science Center will provide a 3-6 month “market immersion” experience for Canadian health IT companies, […]
PHILADELPHIA–(April 22, 2013) – The University City Science Center has launched the sixth round of its QED Proof-of-Concept program. QED, the first multi-institutional proof-of-concept program for the life sciences and health IT, brings together academic invention, market insight, and commercial guidance as researchers are paired with business advisors to perform technical proof-of-concept validation for life […]
PHILADELPHIA–(April 15, 2013) –– What do nylon stockings, the rabies vaccine and the geodesic dome have in common? All were discovered or developed by innovators with a connection to Greater Philadelphia. As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, the University City Science Center is accepting nominations for its inaugural Innovators Walk of Fame. The Innovators […]
PHILADELPHIA–(April 15, 2013) –– What do nylon stockings, the rabies vaccine and the geodesic dome have in common? All were discovered or developed by innovators with a connection to Greater Philadelphia. As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, the University City Science Center is accepting nominations for its inaugural Innovators Walk of Fame. The Innovators […]
PHILADELPHIA–(April 8, 2013) – Coffee & Counsel, a new Satellite Quorum program developed by the University City Science Center, will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to get face time with some of the region’s leading professionals in the clean tech and energy efficiency sectors. When Coffee & Counsel debuts on April 18 at The Philadelphia […]
PHILADELPHIA‐‐(April 9, 2013) – Two more international tech companies have joined the University City Science Center’s Port business incubator: HDI Group, a software consulting company headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and London-based medical communications company, Bioscript Science. In addition three new domestic companies have also taken space at the Port: OChem Industries, a testing laboratory […]
By Edward F. Tate III “Digital health” means more than e-records and transactions to some healthcare strategists, who see it as a new venue for technology commercialization. Philadelphia’s University City Science Center recently stepped into that space with its first two digital health grants, both of which will support development of technologies from Rutgers, The […]
PHILADELPHIA–(February 14, 2013) – The University City Science Center has raised more than $1 million for Quorum, the entrepreneurs’ clubhouse, and has officially surpassed its Open the Doors Campaign goal. Recent commitments made by Morgan Lewis, NewSpring Capital, Quaker Partners and Safeguard Scientifics triggered a challenge grant presented by the University of Pennsylvania, enabling the […]
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