A clinical validation gap, the physician innovator series, and a feature in Forbes: it's all in this month's newsletter. With updates from: Ajaya Bio Calla Lily Clinical Care FirstHand™ Liv Carter Endomedix, Inc. ...and more! Read it here: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org… – at Philadelphia, PA

Pumpkin spice and startup advice?☕We’ve got the latter covered. 🏫Termeer Institute termeerinstitute.org/fellows… 🥗Philly AI Learning Exchange eventbrite.com/e/philly-ai-l… 🌿EmpathyTech and Cities of Inclusion - Philadelphia Summit empathytech.org/ More: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org… – at Philadelphia, PA

One week until the 2026 Nucleus Awards! We’re looking forward to celebrating this year’s honorees & raising a glass to the people helping build what’s next for Philadelphia. 🕠 5:30pm 📍 3675 Market St 🎤 Hosted by @MaikenScott of @whyy's The Pulse Info: sciencecenter.org/nucleus-aw… – at Philadelphia, PA

Four ways to move an innovation ecosystem forward: commercializing promising technology, allocating capital, convening community, and cultivating the STEM workforce. That’s what we’re celebrating at the 2026 Nucleus Awards on Sept. 29. Info & tickets: sciencecenter.org/nucleus-aw…

Whether you’re looking for funding, preparing for your next raise, building your network or taking an idea from concept to commercialization, there’s plenty for founders to explore this month. funding, events, opportunities: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org…

A reminder for physicians exploring what’s next beyond the clinic: Join the Science Center on Friday, Oct. 16 for the next Physician Innovator Series. 🗓️ Oct. 16 🕑 8:30–9:30 AM ☑️ Free to attend, but registration is required. sciencecenter.org/events/phy…

Meet our fellows! Earlier this week, Azure Skye, Jacky Chan, Yusuf Sulaiman, and Barbara Neves joined us as the Science Center's inaugural Venture Fellows. More info: sciencecenter.org/programs/f… – at Philadelphia, PA

There's a tier of federal funding that can compress a decade of work into a few years. The challenge: it's built for applicants with far more infrastructure than most startups have. 👉 Find out how to access federal funding beyond the Seed Fund: sciencecenter.org/blog/beyon… – at Philadelphia, PA

Tomorrow is the Wellness Expo & Vaccine Clinic! 🌿 Don't forget to sign up for a FREE chair massage beforehand. Other complimentary experiences available, including vegan food and DIY herbal tea blending. 🍵 More info: sciencecenter.org/events/sci… – at Philadelphia, PA

Fall weather? Pending. Startup resources? Check. ✔️ 💵 EMEA Advance Biotech Grant (Apply by Sept. 7) 🥼 2027 CancerX Accelerator (Apply by Oct. 1) 🙋‍♀️ Top Pitch CapCon Catalyst Series (Sept 16) 👉 Find details and the full list: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org… – at Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania has a lot at stake in the future of American biotech. 🧬 Join @axios Live for a conversation on the state’s role in American innovation. 🗓️ Wednesday, September 9, 2026 🕑 8:30am - 10:00am ET 📍 Fitler Club, Philadelphia ✔️ RSVP: axiosbeyondthebreakthrough-p… – at Philadelphia, PA

As summer winds down, check out this week’s roundup keep your startup moving forward. 🍂 💸 Capital Activation Experience (Sept 22) foundersfirstcapitalpartners… 🪴 Empower Growth Grant (Apply by Aug 31) 📈 Top Pitch CapCon Catalyst Series (Sept 16) 👉Info: mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org… – at Philadelphia, PA

This is your invitation to invest in yourself at the Wellness Expo. See you Sept 10 in Quorum! Aromatic "Breathe" jar 🌿chair yoga 🌿vegan food 🌿 insurance-billed COVID vaccine🌿tea blending Select activations complimentary while supplies last. sciencecenter.org/events/sci… – at Philadelphia, PA

It’s an overlooked factor that many medtech startups have in common: having the right clinical advisor. 👉 Read what a clinical advisor brings to the table: sciencecenter.org/blog/the-c… – at Philadelphia, PA

Register today ☑️ for the next Physician Innovator Series session, featuring Dr. Lara Zibners! The Physician Innovator Series is a peer forum for physicians exploring the intersection of medicine, startups, and investment. 📍 Virtual ✔️ Register here: luma.com/5ba8ztzd

Join Axios Live in Philadelphia on Sept. 9th for a conversation about Pennsylvania’s role in shaping the future of American innovation. Kerry Benson will be among the featured speakers. 📍Fitler Club 🕐 8:30am-10am 🗓️ Sept. 9 ➡️ RSVP: axiosbeyondthebreakthrough-p… – at Philadelphia, PA

Up to $25,000 to get your research in the room where decisions are made. Submit your proposal by this Friday! More info: sciencecenter.org/programs/g… – at Philadelphia, PA

The clock is ticking on these startup resources. ⏰ Check out August's roundup, including opportunities from: ⚡ @NucleateHQ ⚡ @Merck ⚡ @Join_Tribaja ⚡ @PhilaPACT ⚡ @HLTHEVENT ...and more! 👉 mailchi.mp/sciencecenter.org… – at Philadelphia, PA

Academic success will only get you so far. FirstHand™'s Let's Get Real program was built for alumni students who also need confidence, financial literacy, communication skills, and a real plan for what's next. Here's how the week went: sciencecenter.org/blog/lets-… – at Philadelphia, PA