Ten health tech startups and six seasoned investors are gathered in a room. This isn’t a pitch competition, it’s not a demo day, and it’s certainly not Shark Tank.

Two people are leaning over an electrophoresis machine in a lab: they’re using positive and negative electrodes to sort out DNA based on their molecular size. They move with confidence, adjusting parameters as needed. This isn’t a college course or an up-and-coming biotech company: they’re Philadelphia public school students, and

In the heart of Philadelphia's startup ecosystem, there existed a man whose dedication to his city and commitment to its forward progress left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Richard Jaffe wasn’t just a leader but a friend and a visionary whose impact across the region will be

The Science Center’s existence has had many chapters. That’s evident from the evolution of our work over the last 60 years and shines through every day as we work to fill gaps in the innovation economy. So what are the gaps we’re addressing today?