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Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage

PHILADELPHIA--(December 5, 2012) – How much ground has the U.S. lost in the global innovation race -- and how do we regain our advantage?  Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and co-author of Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage , will share his insights at a special Smart Talk program, Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the University City Science Center  in Philadelphia. In the book, published by Yale University Press, Atkinson argues that a decline in

Startup Focused on Homeland Security Joins Science Center

PHILADELPHIA (November 28, 2012) – The newest resident of the University City Science Center ’s Port Business Incubator is dedicated to providing products and services used for public safety, emergency response and homeland security.  Tripwire Operations Group  has taken lab space at the Hubert J. P. Schoemaker Center for Technology Advancement at 3624 Market Street in Philadelphia, Penn. The Tripwire Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Program, Tripwire’s newest division, will be conducting laboratory and field

University City Science Center to Host Canadian-U.S. eHealth Innovation Summit

12 Canadian Health IT Companies to Present on November 28PHILADELPHIA--(November 26, 2012) – Twelve emerging Canadian technology companies will present innovative health information technology solutions addressing problems of cost and quality of patient care November 28th in Philadelphia. The 4th Annual Canadian-US eHealth Innovation Summit will be held at the University City Science Center at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia. The goal of this annual event is to connect innovative Canadian eHealth companies with promising U.S. markets. With both government and private payers

IBM Spinout and Marketing Strategy Firm Join Science Center

PHILADELPHIA‐‐(October 10, 2012) – Two companies focused on providing innovative ways to support businesses have taken space in the Science Center ’s Port business incubator at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia, Penn. Persistent Telecom Solutions , a software spinout of IBM is occupying a cubicle and SWELL , a marketing strategy firm has taken desk space in the Bullpen. Persistent Telecom is developing a software product used for network performance management, service level measurements and

University City Science Center Launches Satellite Quorum by EEB Hub at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia

Focus on Programming for Energy Efficiency Building Technology Sector PHILADELPHIA--(September 12, 2011) – Innovation has found its place – and once again, it’s in Philadelphia. The University City Science Center  is expanding its successful Quorum program to The Navy Yard in Philadelphia in partnership with the Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEB Hub) . Satellite Quorum by EEB Hub at The Navy Yard pilot programming will begin on October 3, 2012. Quorum , a strategic initiative of

Invisible Sentinel Establishes Pilot Manufacturing Facility At the University City Science Center In Preparation for Commercialization

PHILADELPHIA--(August 28, 2012) – Invisible Sentinel Inc ., a life sciences company that develops rapid diagnostics for the detection of foodborne pathogens, has established a pilot manufacturing program at the University City Science Center  in Philadelphia. Invisible Sentinel, which employs 12 people, began its laboratory research on technology that addresses global food safety at the Science Center’s Port business incubator  in 2007, and added

Breast Cancer Detection Sensor Receives Grant From Pennsylvania Department of Health’s CURE Program

PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 21, 2012) – Physicians could soon have a new, noninvasive and radiation-free option when it comes to performing regular breast exams. A hand-held device that can detect cancer by sensing the elasticity of breast tissue is moving into the final stages of testing and development with help from a Pennsylvania Department of Health  grant. “Intelligent Breast Exam” (iBE™) is a device developed by researchers in Drexel University’s College of Medicine and School of

Science Center Announces New Mixed-Use Tower

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is Anchor TenantPHILADELPHIA--(August 15, 2012) –   The University City Science Center  is set to begin construction on a new 11-story tower at 3737 Market Street in West Philadelphia. The project is a joint venture between the University City Science Center and Wexford Science + Technology . Penn Presbyterian Medical Center will be the anchor tenant. Located at the northeast corner of 38th and Market Streets, the 272,700-square-foot building will feature outpatient medical facilities,

New Science Center Resident Converts Data into Knowledge Capish Inc. is the Science Center’s First Swedish Company

PHILADELPHIA‐‐(August 8, 2012) – The newest resident at the University City Science Center  Port business incubator is developing a more efficient way to run regulated R&D projects for both big pharma and small biotech companies. Capish, Inc . has taken office space in the Bullpen, the co-working space in the Science Center Port business incubator at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia, Penn. Capish is the U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish firm Capish International. According to Eva Kelty, chief financial officer of Capish, the

Art in the Air Returns With an International Call for Submissions

Digital Artwork To Be Displayed Atop Philadelphia SkyscraperPhiladelphia, PA (July 30, 2012) – Breadboard  and PECO  are launching the third season of their Art in the Air program with an international call for submissions. Art in the Air is a digital art initiative that utilizes the PECO Crown Lights system to display digital artwork and animation allowing thousands of viewers to experience these works in the night sky over Philadelphia. The program was developed through a partnership between Breadboard, a program of the University

Google and Graphene Frontiers Move Into Science Center Port Business Incubator

PHILADELPHIA--(June 28, 2012) – Search giant Google and startup Graphene Frontiers are at very different stages of development, yet they have much in common. Both have taken space in the University City Science Center’s Port business incubator in Philadelphia, and both demonstrate that when it comes to the Science Center, “science” doesn’t always mean biotech. Google and Graphene Frontiers are among the sector of Port Companies focusing on emerging technologies. Google established its new office in the Science Center’s Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Center for Advanced Technology at 3624 Market

SCIENCE CENTER CEO JOINS TEAM PA BOARD

PHILADELPHIA--(June 27, 2012) – Stephen S. Tang , Ph.D., MBA, has been elected to the Team Pennsylvania Foundation Board of Directors.  Dr. Tang is the president and CEO of the University City Science Center  in Philadelphia. Established in 1963, the Science Center is the oldest and largest urban research park in the United States. Graduate organizations and current residents of the Science Center’s Port business incubators have created more than 15,000 jobs that remain in the Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Innovation Groups Join Forces To Bring Russian Company to Science Center

PHILADELPHIA – (June 13, 2012) –  When Optiflame  opens its U.S. office in the University City Science Center ’s Port business incubator later this month, it will become the first Russian company to take residency in the Port. The Science Center worked with Select Greater Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to bring the Russian wind power generating company to Philadelphia. A formal

QED Proof of Concept Program Opens Fifth Round With New Participants and New Special Emphasis Topic

PHILADELPHIA--(May 21, 2012) –  Researchers at 21 universities and research institutions have the chance to compete for funding and business guidance to translate their research projects in the life sciences and digital health technology into new products as the University City Science Center  opened applications for the fifth round of its QED Proof-of-Concept Program  on Monday, May 21, 2012. The QED Program will award up to $200,000 to up to four projects. Sixteen projects will receive guidance from market

New Science Center Residents Set Their Sights on Asian Market

PHILADELPHIA--(May 15, 2012) – Two firms with ties to the Asian marketplace have located at the University City Science Center ’s Port business incubator in Philadelphia, Penn. PrimBio Research Institute, a biotech company developing products for cancer research and diagnostics targeting hospitals in the U.S. and China; and CropLord LLC , a biotechnology and consulting firm dedicated to sustainable agriculture and specialty chemicals in the Asian market, are the newest residents of the Port business incubator.  Located in the Hubert

Arts & Business Partnership Recognized

Breadboard and NextFab Studio Honored by Arts & Business Council of Greater PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA--(April 30, 2012) – Breadboard  and NextFab Studio  have won the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia’s Business & Arts Partnership Award: Small Business with an Arts and Cultural Organization. Each year the Arts & Business Council  honors the exceptional leaders, innovators, partnerships and volunteers who best exemplify the exchange of talent and energy between the arts and

Han Dynasty to Open at Science Center

PHILADELPHIA--(April 20, 2012) – Han Dynasty  is opening at the University City Science Center . The newest branch of the restaurant known for its fiery dishes is scheduled to open at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia in mid-May. Han Dynasty was named one of the top 50 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. by CNN and has been featured on television’s Food Network. “We are delighted to welcome Han Dynasty to our campus. Not only does Han Dynasty contribute to Philadelphia’s well-deserved reputation as a great restaurant town, but Han’s

Dangerous Foods: From Farm to Fork

Facts, Fears and FoiblesPHILADELPHIA--(April 20, 2012) – Does the five-second rule really count? How strict is the expiration date on milk? What could those little bacteria really do to us? Are our food fears irrational? Scientists Benjamin Pascal and Marcia Pelchat will address these topics and more at “From Farm to Fork- Dangerous Foods: Facts, Fears and Foibles,” Wednesday, April 25 at Rembrandts in Philadelphia. From Farm to Fork is part of the Philadelphia Science Festival . Benjamin Pascal, MBA is CEO and founding shareholder of Invisible

Women in Science: Does the Glass Ceiling Extend to the Lab?

Panel Discussion at the University City Science Center is Part of the Philadelphia Science Festival and Philly Tech WeekPHILADELPHIA--(April 18, 2012) – Despite a long and productive history of scientific research and discovery that dates back to ancient times, women are still somewhat of a rarity in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math. What strides have women in science made and what challenges remain?  On April 25, group of women scientists will discuss their accomplishments in the worlds of academia, entrepreneurship and pharmaceuticals as part of a special Smart

Penn Biotech Spinout Receives Support from Science Center New Ventures Program, Takes Office and Lab Space at Port Business Incubator

PHILADELPHIA--(March 12, 2012) –A biotech company formed out of the University of Pennsylvania  with the support of the University City Science Center  is one of two new companies to locate in the Port Business Incubator . Nelum Sciences, a spin out of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering, is occupying lab space while Oxo Pharma, headquartered in France, has established its U.S. presence in the Bullpen, the Port’s newest co-working space. Both companies are

Temple University Establishes a Presence at the University City Science Center

PHILADELPHIA--(March 6, 2012) – University City just got one university stronger.  Temple University  has established a satellite office at the University City Science Center ’s Port Business Incubator  in Philadelphia. Temple will use the satellite location to provide a launching point for companies commercializing the university’s technologies. Startup companies coming out of Temple University require off-campus space, but don’t always have the financial means to pay for

Vascular Magnetics Proves the Power of Philadelphia’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

PHILADELPHIA--(February 22, 2012) – When Vascular Magnetics  raised $7 million in Series A financing this month, it demonstrated more than the potential of the start-up company’s proprietary, magnetically targeted drug delivery system for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). It also proved the power of Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.    Vascular Magnetics was formed through a connection made at the University City Science Center’s  QED Proof-of-Concept Funding Program 

PECO Crown Lights Showcase Art in the Air: Best In Show Winners

Three local artists receive $1,000 prize for their workPHILADELPHIA (February 13, 2012) – Three local digital artists have each received $1,000 for their “Best In Show” works as part of the PECO and Breadboard Art in the Air  program. Art in the Air is a digital art initiative developed through a partnership between PECO and Breadboard , a program of the University City Science Center  that explores the intersection of art, science and technology, to showcase the

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