The quest to innovate goes beyond scientific discovery—it holds the potential to help us work smarter, more efficiently, and more sustainably. The Power of Penn Campaign has created dedicated hubs to nurture new ventures and drive innovation on campus. New programs and additional resources are supporting tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to bring revolutionary concepts to the public realm across numerous fields. At the same time, Campaign support is catalyzing Penn’s research and engagement with industry leaders to impact businesses and communities across the globe.
Incubating Innovation and Entrepreneurship
With Support for Discoveries in Health Care
- The Penn Nursing Innovation Incubator Fund is fueling competitive grants for nurses conducting pilot studies and developing fresh prototypes to improve health care.
- The new Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry bridges Penn Dental Medicine and Penn Engineering to accelerate the development of dental solutions and devices.
With Frameworks to Catalyze New Ideas
- The Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School advances cutting-edge research in information technology for more innovative financial services.
- The Graduate School of Education’s center for global education innovation, Catalyst @ Penn GSE, drives best practices and powerful new tools.
- The Harris Family Alternative Investments Program will expand co-curricular opportunities for Wharton students.
- The Brownstein Residency for Artistic Innovation at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts brings visiting artists who represent and interpret a broad range of cultures and experiences to Penn and Philadelphia.
With Incubator Spaces to Fuel Innovation
- The Weitzman School’s Advanced Research and Innovation Lab is taking architectural design to the next level through robotic fabrication and modeling technologies.
- Tangen Hall brings together business, engineering, and design expertise to pilot student-led concepts through programs including Wharton’s Venture Lab.
