Fireworks aren't the only thing popping off this week: our July newsletter features news of a red-hot #startup ecosystem, a critical dialogue on nurse innovation, and an introduction to what Capital Readiness alum Liife, Inc is working on. 🧨Read it here:

Your startup can leverage $100,000 in sellable tax credits: here's how 💵⬇️ . The KIZ seminar helps startups in a designated Keystone Innovation Zone (#KIZ) with the process of understanding and applying for sellable tax credits. 👉 Register now:

"Who's your audience, and how are they using your tool? You're going to have to think about their experiences." . CRP alum Tracey Welson-Rossman, founder and CEO of Journal My Health, spoke to the Founders Fellows today about navigating social determinants of health.

You're invited!🎉The 2025 Nucleus Awards, presented by @CSL, will celebrate Nicholas Siciliano, 1315 Capital, Steve Hess & Donna Frisby-Greenwood for their work within Philadelphia’s innovation ecosystem. 🗓️Join us 9-30!.👉Tickets:

Why change the formula when it's working just fine?. The answer has to do with strategic balance. 👉VP of People and Culture Kristy Traylor walks #startups through the sometimes counter-intuitive practice of becoming a leader. Read it:

🚀Are you an innovator with a big idea? The SBIR/STTR programs offer over $4 billion annually in non-dilutive funding to help small businesses. We're offering 2 free events:. 🔓 Unlocking SBIR/STTR.➡️ 📓 SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep.➡️

Don't forget to register for this FREE virtual workshop packed with expert advice happening next month! 👀 Here's what we'll discuss:. ✔️ Eligibility requirements.✔️ The difference between #SBIR and #STTR.✔️ Common misconceptions. Register now:

Philly's innovation engine is strong — and #NucleusAwards2025, presented by @CSL, is where we celebrate the people behind it. 🎉Meet our 2025 honorees: 🎫 Tickets for the Sept. 30th Awards:

Here's your #startup iced tea for the month: it's steeped in resources. Featuring funding, event & accelerator opportunities with:. 🧊@LifeXGlobal (accelerator).🍵 Breva™ (grant).🧊@PhilaPACT (event).🍵 @Simbex_PD (grant). And more! Find it all here:

Hey educators! 👋We're #hiring a Temporary Program Facilitator to lead hands-on STEM programs for Philadelphia middle and high school students through the Science Center’s FirstHand™ initiative. Find out more and apply: .

How can we live long while aging well? 🤔 . As part of the Founders Fellowship, 5 budding entrepreneurs have 12 months to take their business ideas related to longevity to the next level. Here's what the newest cohort is working on:. ➡️

Only 10% of #SBIR Phase I applications received.@NIH funding last year – a record low. 🚫 In this highly competitive funding environment, how can you stand out? Join our intensive workshop this September to learn from the experts. ➡️

It's a question worth asking ⬇️ Join our free, 90-minute webinar to explore what it takes to successfully apply for an #SBIR/#STTR grant from the experts who thrive in this space. 📅 Tuesday, August 12.🕐 11:30-1pm.📍 Virtual.✔️ Register today:

Taking five days away from your company is no small thing, especially when you're a founder. But that's exactly what the #startups in Cohort 8 of the Capital Readiness Program did last week. 📸 . Missed out? Get notified when we open applications again:

Innovation in healthcare doesn't happen in a vacuum, and it doesn’t happen without nurses. Last Monday, a panel of healthcare leaders gathered at the @UCScienceCenter to explore how startups can build trust & design for the realities of care delivery.

DEADLINE approaching!⏰June 30. Calling global medtech #startups & ESOs! Are you looking to break into the US healthcare market? Our US Market Access Program is now accepting Expressions of Interest for a potential Fall cohort. Fill out the form:

What unfolded over the past week of the Capital Readiness Program was unique, but the real value is in what comes next. The connections made here will yield returns for those who invest in them. Congrats to Cohort 8 to decelerating, putting in the work, and trusting our process!

“If you’re improving outcomes, is someone going to pay for it?” ➡️. On Monday night, healthcare innovation thought leaders gathered at the Science Center Think Tank to tackle the topic of innovation in #nursing. Read: Watch:

Intellectual property, compliance, and cybersecurity – these aren’t just boxes to check; they’re the backbone of a #startup that’s built to last. Day 4 of the Capital Readiness Program is about policies and procedures.

Exit, economics, and control—these are the core themes that shape your term sheet and set the trajectory of your startup. Day 3 of the Capital Readiness Program is all about the money: we're diving into the financial foundations every founder needs to understand.