“Our strategic focus is to bolster our efforts to support commercialization activity and address the unmet needs in the startup ecosystem and the community that surrounds us.”
Innovation in Action
Our 2021 Impact Report
Here’s a look at our 2021 impact, the groundwork we laid for the future, and the stories exploring how we powered progress to advance healthcare innovation, uplift communities, and improve lives.
In a year where transformational advancements have taken place in healthcare innovation, the Science Center stands ready to help power science commercialization, fueling the wellness of our economy, our health, and our livelihoods.
At A Glance
As of December 31, 2021
235
Startups Supported
5,700
Impact Hours
301
Jobs Created
13,807
people convened
Interview
Commercialization Impact
As of December 31, 2021
235
startups supported
54%
minority founders
57%
foreign-born founders
41%
female founders
Success Story
“The Science Center’s intentions seem very pure in supporting companies through their unique challenges. We love that aspect and community that they’ve built. It’s really rare to see that. A lot of people advertise that, but ic@3401 is the real deal.”
Cultivation Impact
As of December 31, 2021
393
students & adults served
410
STEM kits delivered
66
mentors engaged
10
school partners
ARTICLE
“They never judge you, they accept you, they nurture you, and they push you. And even after you have moved on, they still come back and check in on you. That’s a family. It’s a family-oriented space where you can feel safe. BULB is like a sanctuary, like an oasis.”
Convening Impact
As of December 31, 2021
917
speakers featured
419
sessions held
13,807
people convened
113
Artists Featured
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