InfiniFluidics, a member company based at the Pennovation Center, was recently highlighted in a WHYY News story exploring how artificial intelligence is accelerating breakthroughs in biotechnology and drug development.
The researchers, scientists and technologists that are defining Philly’s reputation as a hub for innovation.
A special congratulations to Pennovation Center member, Megharjun (Arjun) Nandakumar from Sahay AI, and our newest Pennovation Works community programming partners, Nolan Makatche from Code & Coffee Philadelphia, and Waskar M. Paulino from PhilaCon Valley, on making the list!
Penn continues to be an economic powerhouse for Philadelphia, and we're thrilled to see our Pennovation Works community member, Treeswift, featured in this spotlight!
Treeswift's vegetation management and asset maintenance monitoring technology showcases how the startups in our ecosystem are not just building groundbreaking solutions, but also contributing to Philadelphia's reputation as a world-class innovation hub.
At Pennovation Works, we're proud to foster the next generation of companies that are reshaping industries and strengthening our regional economy.
Congratulations to Pennovation Center member, Treeswift, on placing 2nd at the Distributech (DTECH) Initiate pitch competition! DTECH is the leading transmission and distribution event in the U.S., now expanding with focused events on Data Centers & AI, Reliability & Resiliency, and the Northeast to better support the evolving energy landscape. The Initiate pitch competition spotlights up-and-coming innovations in the energy sector and how these startups are transforming the industry.
On Wednesday, July 23rd, the Pennovation Accelerator held their eighth annual Pitch
Polyhedral Structures Laboratory is displaying their 3D-printed, post-tensioned concrete canopy titled Diamanti at the European Cultural Centre’s 2024 biennial exhibition, ‘Personal Structures’, in Venice, Italy, at the Giardini della Marinaressa.
The 3-meter-scale Diamanti model demonstrates the design and fabrication of a combined compression and tension funicular canopy with periodic anticlastic, diamond surfaces.
Tejas Agarwal Founder of Sahay AI created a robotic device, LARR-E, that attaches to the back of a train car and uses sensors to capture data and information on the infrastructure of the train tracks. LARR-E can effectively take the place of visual railway inspections, using technology to capture more accurate and detailed data than the human eye and aggregating it in real time on a web dashboard.
As we wrap up Women's History Month, we're spotlighting some of the women who play a crucial role in the daily operations of the companies within Pennovation Works. Through this month-long series, we've discovered that entrepreneurship and STEM careers can be challenging paths. However, with the right support, determination, and mentorship, we can uplift each other, shatter glass ceilings, and inspire future generations!
Jill Harris, VP of Operations at Tozuda
How has a female mentor impacted your career?