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Science Center Brand
About the 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 across the globe, the Science Center has supported hundreds of early-stage companies that have a combined $7.8B annual economic impact on Greater Philadelphia. Today, the organization advances healthcare innovation from idea to the marketplace through startup support services and building STEM pathways for Philadelphia youth.
When mentioning the Science Center
Please use "University City Science Center" in the first instance and "Science Center" in all instances to follow. When saying "the Science Center," the "t" in "the" should always be lowercase unless it's the first word of the sentence.
When mentioning our programs
FirstHand™
Please reference as “the Science Center’s FirstHand™ program” in the first instance, and shortened to “FirstHand” in any mentions to follow. “FirstHand” should be one word, and the “H” in “Hand” should always be capitalized. Viewers should be directed to: sciencecenter.org/firsthand
Capital Readiness Program
Please reference as “the Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program” in the first instance, and shortened to “Capital Readiness Program” in any mentions to follow. Viewers should be directed to: sciencecenter.org/capital-readiness
Founders Fellowship
Please reference as “the Science Center’s Founders Fellowship” in the first instance, and shortened to “Founders Fellowship” in any mentions to follow. Viewers should be directed to: sciencecenter.org/founders-fellowship
U.S. Market Access
Please reference as “the Science Center’s U.S. Market Access program” in the
first instance, and shortened to “U.S. Market Access” in any mentions to follow. Viewers should be directed to: sciencecenter.org/us-market-access
Science Center Logo
Science Center Colors
Color is a core element in the Science Center's identity that brings unification and recognition when consistently applied. The color system was also designed specifically with accessibility in mind, making high contrast a top priority.
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