Science Center is an innovation intermediary operating at the intersection of three distinct ecosystems to drive inclusive growth across Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

Science Center

The Science Center is Philadelphia’s premier catalyst of entrepreneurial activity, healthcare innovation, and economic growth. Established in 1963, the nonprofit has been recognized by The Brookings Institution as a best-in-class investor, mentor, and economic development partner for young technology companies. Working alongside industry partners and leading research and academic institutions, the Science Center has supported over 700 early-stage companies. Over 200 of those companies remain in Greater Philadelphia driving $7.6 billion in annual regional economic impact.

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Summer's last hurrah: squeeze in a final dose of sunshine and relax with the weekly startup resource roundup! 🌞 

🏀 Fast Break for Small Business Grant
Legal Zoom partnered with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to offer $3 million in grant funding and services to small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs. Receive $10k for your small business and/or $500 in LegalZoom services.
https://lnkd.in/ggqu6yJH
(Apply by 9/13)

🗨 September Welcome Wagon
Philly Startup Leaders's Welcome Wagon series is designed for those new to the Philly startup scene, or the city in general, and aims to introduce newcomers to key ecosystems, events, business resources, and new friends.
https://lnkd.in/dY6FdR5d
(9/4)

💯 Maximize Your SBIR/STTR Success
During this workshop, our expert will provide important information about #SBIR / #STTR funding and instruct participants on how to craft a competitive proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH.
https://lnkd.in/eY-d6cjH
(9/17)

More: https://lnkd.in/dd3VjC_r

"I’ve learned more in two days than I have in three accelerator programs that we have participated in." -Capital Readiness alum➡ 

🗓 There's one month left to apply for the winter cohort of the Capital Readiness Program, our 5-day intensive program designed to prepare medtech, digital health, and healthcare technology startups planning to raise their first round from institutional investors.

Very demure, very mindful: it's your weekly startup roundup, of course! 💃 Here are this week's highlights:

🍻 Tech Talk Tuesdays (Aug 27)
Philly Tech Entrepreneurs hosts monthly meetups to connect the city's tech entrepreneurs. This month’s meetup is at PHS Pop Up Garden.
https://lnkd.in/eE8XCvwt 

💲 Freed Fellowship Grant (rolling)
Every month, they give one $500 grant to a business owner in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. 
https://lnkd.in/eE7C3psb

💯 Maximize Your SBIR/STTR Success (Sept 17)
During this free workshop, our expert will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and instruct participants on how to craft a competitive proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH.
https://lnkd.in/eY-d6cjH

➡ More resources for this month: https://lnkd.in/gZifeKUs

#philadelphia #startup #smallbusiness Philly Startup Leaders

The success rate for Phase I SBIR/STTR submissions hovers around 16%! 😱
Will your startup be one of the lucky ones to secure a piece of the $4 billion in annual awards? Knowing submission strategies and common pitfalls to avoid is essential.

Join our free workshop to learn how to craft a winning 🏆 proposal and maximize your chances of success! This is a must-attend event for startups, small businesses, and researchers in preparation of the Jan. 5th deadline.

📅 Date: Sept 17th
📍 Location: 3675 Market St
➡ Don't miss out—secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eY-d6cjH

🌮 Lunch and learn: yesterday the Founders Fellows heard from Lynne D. Richardson MD, Mount Sinai Endowed Professor of Emergency Medicine and founding Co-Director of the Institute for Health Equity Research, along with Kevin M. Baumlin, MD, about ethical decision making for guardianship, DNR, and advanced directives while caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. 

A delicious taco lunch accompanied the numerous questions founders had for Dr. Richardson!

The Nucleus Awards celebrate leaders fostering a more innovative, collaborative, and equitable future! Join us to celebrate, network and connect on September 24th. 🎉 Buy your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gtXbHxx

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