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Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years
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Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years

The University’s nexus for technology transfer supports researchers in their innovative efforts, from CAR T to mRNA advancements that have dramatically reshaped the world.
2023 PCI Ventures at Pennovation Works showcase

2023 PCI Ventures at Pennovation Works showcase

On Nov. 2, the PCI Ventures at Pennovation Works Showcase took place in celebration of its 13 years of service to the Penn community.

At PCI, new discoveries for societal benefit
John Swartley

Penn Center for Innovation’s Executive Director John Swartley

At PCI, new discoveries for societal benefit

John Swartley, managing director of the Penn Center for Innovation, talks about the Center’s success.

Dee Patel

A record-breaking year for innovation
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This past year has been record-breaking for the Penn Center for Innovation including the highest number of patents issued naming Penn-affiliated researchers. Penn Today shares some highlights from the Center’s milestone year and what the future has in store for the translation of discoveries and ideas created at the University.

A record-breaking year for innovation

With its highest number of patents issued, commercial agreements, corporate-sponsored research funding, and licensing revenue receipts in a single period, the Penn Center for Innovation experienced a landmark fiscal year.

Erica K. Brockmeier