University City Science Center

 'Tis the season for innovation! ☃️ From welcoming the latest Capital Readiness cohort and unlocking the U.S. healthcare market to celebrating alumni breaking new ground globally, our December newsletter has it covered. Read it here❄️ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqxJUGeX

The Science Center is excited to announce the 10 healthcare technology startups selected for the sixth cohort of the Capital Readiness Program! They arrive in Philadelphia next week for a five-day boot camp that equips them to secure investment and scale their ventures. Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, CRP provides founders with expert feedback and investor insights to navigate the complexities of fundraising. Welcome to Cohort 6 Ahersla Health, Inc., Jaan Biotherapeutics, Neru Health, Pain Specialists Group, Robossis, Spect Inc., Tandem Community, Toivoa, Vizmoo LLC, and Yumlish! Welcome to our investors-in-residence Erica Murdock, Mahesh Narayanan, Regina Prasad, MS, Adrianna Samaniego (she/her/ella), and Dan Sands! And a big thank you to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Philadelphia for hosting the cohort! Read the release: https://lnkd.in/epFD7RVS

Big screen TV sales are so 2011 - fill up your Black Friday cart with resources from the weekly startup roundup! 🛍️ Here's what's in our bag: 💰 KIZ Tax Credits (Apply by Dec 1) Up to $100,000 in sellable tax credits for companies less than eight years old operating within specific targeted industries within the boundaries of a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). https://lnkd.in/eD5BtEuT 🖥️ Business Financial Technical Assistance Program (Apply by Dec 31) 12 hours of one-on-one consulting with an accountant to business owners who need assistance with their accounting systems. Get more control of your finances, make more profit, and get the financing you need. https://lnkd.in/e-3rm7qa 💬 🗨️ Resilient Systems: Investor Panel (Dec 12 event) Connect with some of the top minds in health tech investment as we host a dynamic conversation with our Capital Readiness Investors-in-Residence. Part of Venture Café Philadelphia Trend Night. https://lnkd.in/eZiK6Jyj All monthly resources: https://lnkd.in/erjYZJAG * #startup #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #resources #philadelphia

5 days of: deal room requirements. Direct feedback from industry-relevant investors. Due diligence reviews - and so much more. Resulting in: one cohort of companies, prepared to take the next step in raising capital. ⚡ And it works. CRP alumni have collectively raised $35 million – more than $1.6 million a month – for their health tech startups, despite challenging market conditions. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2025 cohort! Apply today: ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebcKWyYZ #entrepreneurs #startups #capital #venturecapital #investors #medtech #healthtech #healthcare #philadelphia

Developing capabilities, business models, and integrations to endure crises such as pandemics, social disruption, and economic instability. Resilient systems need to sustain themselves between crises – from the molecular to the societal – to better achieve outcomes that advance American health and well-being. Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live panel featuring our Capital Readiness Investors-in-Residence as they share insights on what it takes for startups to sustain themselves. This even will also be live at Venture Café Philadelphia! Featuring: Erica Murdock, Mahesh Narayanan, Regina Prasad, MS, Adrianna Samaniego (she/her/ella), and Dan Sands

No healthcare solution can stand alone. Join us on LinkedIn Live as we explore the theme of Resilient Systems, and the innovative partnerships and adaptive strategies required to create sustainable healthcare solutions that transcend both rural and urban boundaries. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, our expert panel will discuss the unique needs of diverse populations and examine what is needed to create systems capable of withstanding challenges across regions and can adapt to external factors. Featuring: Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Bon Ku, Lily Higgins, MD MBA MS, Joe Wilkins, MBA, FACHE, and moderator Tiffany Wilson

Last Thursday, a panel of innovative founders pitched the audience as to why they should represent Venture Café Philadelphia at the 2025 Venture Café Global Gathering in Tokyo! ✈️🌏 Capital Readiness alum Gregory Dean, MD, founder of DriQ Health, as well as current and alumni Founders Fellows Aravind Krishnan, co-founder of ToxiSense, Chinaemerem Daniel IIBA® - CBDA CISSP, founder of Careguard, and Jun Beom Pyo, founder of Mxygen, gave compelling answers to why their healthcare innovations should be showcased to an international audience. "One of the things I'm taking out of this [Founders Fellows experience]... as a leader and a true innovator, I must always look for ways to make it better. Not just make profit, but make an impact," said Chinae - a consistent sentiment among this group of entrepreneurs improving lives through innovation. The winner will be announced by Venture Café later this week after tallying votes from the live audience as well as subject matter experts. 🏆

Time to prep your stomach for Thanksgiving - fill up on our weekly startup resources! 🦃 😋 This week, check out... ⬇️ 🧪 Biomedical Research Initiative for Next-Gen BioTechnologies (Apply by Dec 4) Supports projects aimed at advancing synthetic and engineering biology research and translating these findings into early-stage biomedical technologies through an NSF-National Institute of Public Health collaboration.  https://lnkd.in/d_r5JKEV 💪 Capital Readiness Program (Apply by Jan. 10) Our five-day intensive program is designed to prepare medtech, digital health, and healthcare technology startups planning to raise their first round from institutional investors. Participants get candid feedback from active investors. https://lnkd.in/ebcKWyYZ ⭐Veteran Entrepreneurship Help (rolling) Warrior Rising provides a hand up (funding, training, educating, mentoring) to veterans who are looking to build American communities with jobs, opportunity, and growth. https://lnkd.in/er6f75xt Full list: https://lnkd.in/erjYZJAG * * #Startup #startuphelp #globalentrepreneurshipweek #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness #lifescience #biotech #biology

How can health tech founders secure a hospital pilot and protect their interests? Landing a partnership is game-changing, but preparation is key - as Venture Café Philadelphia attendees found out yesterday. Kimberly Nguyen of Cooley LLP walked them through negotiating #AI data agreements, avoiding costly mistakes, and securing a pilot program with confidence.

Felicia Jones and Kristin Hart were representing the University City Science Center at today’s CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Life Science Vendor Showcase, sharing insights about our work and programming with members of the local life science community. 🔬