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 inclusive 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

Venture Café Philadelphia

Please reference as “the Science Center’s Venture Café Philadelphia program” in the first instance, and shortened to “Venture Café” in any mentions to follow. Viewers should be directed to: sciencecenter.org/venture-cafe-philadelphia