Strategic Partners
To ensure Pennsylvania is the global leader in the biosciences by creating a cohesive community that unites our biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and financial strengths.
The Wharton Business Plan Competition (WBPC) is not just about ideas. The WBPC is a comprehensive, 7-month platform to help entrepreneurs and their teams launch their new business ideas.
Cohen Partners is an independent insurance brokerage that delivers integrated solutions to meet client needs in business, benefits, life, and personal insurance. In today’s increasingly complex world, no single solution can be expected to meet your business or personal needs. Our team of knowledgeable professionals offers flexible, comprehensive insurance and financial plans that are right for you.
The Wharton Entrepreneurship Club builds a supportive community for current and aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Pennsylvania. We share resources, advice, and interests with other Wharton and UPenn clubs to help students build companies.
Through the provision of laboratory and office space, educational outreach, and programs designed to nurture and sustain new technology businesses, the University City Science Center is creating an unparalleled regional center for accelerating the commercialization of innovations in life sciences, clean tech, IT, nanotechnology and emerging technologies.
No matter what its size, a community needs a gathering place. For Greater Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, that place is Quorum. Quorum unites the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation communities through a central gathering space on the Science Center campus and related programs that that enable idea generators to meet, share and learn with the ultimate objective of innovation, company formation and job creation.
The Weiss Tech House is a student-run hub of technological innovation at the University of Pennsylvania that encourages and supports students in the creation, development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
Since 2003, students with a broad range of technological interests and skill have come here to explore, collaborate and learn as part of our community of innovators. Aspiring student innovators and entrepreneurs have taken advantage of our programs and resources such as lab space, funding, competition, and mentoring opportunities to develop and launch innovative technologies to market. Others have found their niche volunteering on one of our six student committees, developing leadership skills and friendships that have lasted well beyond graduation.
The Health Care Club organizes professional, academic, and social activities for all Wharton graduate students who are interested in exploring opportunities in the health care, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, IT, services, and medical device organizations. Members share their curiosity and experiences regarding current issues facing hospitals, physicians, managed care, industry, financiers, government, and more.
Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association - Greater Philadelphia (SAPA-GP)
SAPA’s mission is to facilitate the advancement of pharmaceutical science/technology, promote scientific exchange and business cooperation between the US and China, and foster professional development of our members. Since its inception in 1993, SAPA has grown into a reputable professional organization with over 4,000 members in the US. The Greater Philadelphia (GP) area is one of the major homes for the world pharmaceutical industry. It hosts more than half of the world’s top-ten pharmaceutical companies, numerous small/medium -sized pharmaceutical/biotech companies, and a number of renowned academic institutions.