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Who We Help

We offer current and future innovators the support needed to enable new ideas to blossom and new businesses to thrive.


"The dedicated time and advice from so many high-quality mentors were truly remarkable. I feel like a pro when I speak with investors, and the actionable skills I learned are leading to follow up meetings."

Therese Canares, MD

Founder, CurieDx

"The Science Center has been a champion of our work and put the company in a position to expand into the Philadelphia market. We now have access to a vibrant network of research institutions and healthcare providers along with the diverse patient population we aim to serve."

Del Smith, PhD

CEO, Acclinate


"Queen was an immediate yes after interviewing with the CIC team. She has been an amazing addition to the team and is helping support the scientists here every day."

Kelly Sullivan
Director of Lab Operations, CIC Philadelphia

Queen Mitchell (pictured)

About the Science Center

We are a community of current and future innovators, makers and doers fueling billions into the economy, expanding the workforce, and solving problems to enable us to live longer and better.

The University City Science Center is a registered 501(c)3 mission-driven nonprofit organization that relies on philanthropic support.

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FirstHand students working together on experiment in FirstHand lab space.