PennovationWorks

06/16/2026

Airalux Medical, a Pennovation Accelerator '24 alum, was interviewed by BiotechTV at The Wharton School's BioTech conference. The company is developing a digital breathing device to aid surgical recovery for patients.

Co-founder Joshua Freedman shares his journey from undergraduate and graduate school to launching a startup. He discusses the funding and support he received at Penn and from the NIH, as well as advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. The device has successfully completed a clinical study with 30 participants and is now prepared for a larger trial.

Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/4gmFw2a

06/12/2026

Pennovation Center member Simone Ammons, founder and CEO of QuneUp® was recently spotlighted in the Community College of Philadelphia's Impact Report. Ammons graduated from CCP's Peer-based Learning Experience, part of their Power Up Program.

Ammons "gained tailored insights from globally recognized business and financial coaches that helped me refine my tactical improvement plan, build a consistent LinkedIn content strategy and dramatically elevate my presence and influence within the industry," she explains.

QuneUp’s technology leverages advanced QR code systems to give frontline teams instant access to critical equipment information, improving efficiency and accuracy in production environments.

Read the spotlight: https://bit.ly/4xnEjOa

06/10/2026

Pennovation Accelerator '24 alum, Joshua Freedman, co-founder and CEO of Airalux Medical, was recently interviewed by BioBuzz.

The problem AiraLux is tackling is stark: patients need to consistently perform breathing exercises post-surgery to mitigate risks associated with anesthesia and prolonged bed rest. Yet, compliance with the traditional incentive spirometer is notoriously low.

AiraLux Medical is developing a standalone digital device, moving beyond the “piece of plastic” that has seen little evolution in decades.

Read the interview:

The incentive spirometer—a simple plastic device designed to prevent pulmonary complications after surgery—has remained largely unchanged since the 1970s. This analog relic, often underutilized and...

06/08/2026

The University of Pennsylvania was named the Most Beautiful College Campus in Pennsylvania according to Business Insider.

From the variety of architectural styles to being embedded in nature - did you know that Penn is considered a Level II Arboretum and features over 6,800 trees - we couldn't agree more that Penn's campus is a beautiful place to experience.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3REpuGR

06/04/2026

🚀 Join Coffee & Code Philadelphia on June 12th for a Day of Collaborative Coworking & Innovation! 🚀

Spend the day inside the Pennovation Center, where robotics labs, life-science startups, and software founders work side by side. Bring your laptop, grab a cup of coffee, and plug into the energy of Philadelphia’s most interdisciplinary innovation hub.

Whether you’re iterating on a prototype, polishing a pitch deck, or freelancing between projects, Founder Friday at Pennovation gives you the space and community to push your work forward. Come code, caffeinate, and create with the people shaping Philly’s next generation of startups.

Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4fgyjQR

06/02/2026

🚀 Now leasing at Pennovation Works — Philadelphia's innovation campus built for builders.

If you're a startup, researcher, or entrepreneur looking for flexible lab or office space, look no further. Pennovation Works offers:

🔬 Wet & dry labs with shared equipment
🖥️ Coworking desks, private offices & meeting rooms
🤝 A community of 70+ companies and fellow innovators
📍 Located at 3401 Grays Ferry Ave — minutes from I-76, Center City, and Philadelphia International Airport

Developed by the University of Pennsylvania, this 23-acre campus is where the region's brightest minds come to collaborate, experiment, and grow.

Watch the video to see it for yourself:
👉 https://bit.ly/4uWg4F6

Take a tour of Pennovation Works and learn more about our dynamic w...

06/01/2026

Pennovation Works is heading to Molecule to Market 2026! Join us for an impactful morning this June 10th at the Museum of the American Revolution.

Learn how to attend: https://www.moleculetomarketconference.com/

05/29/2026

Took some time to breathe, relax, and meditate on the Plaza in honor of World Meditation Day. 🧘🏼

05/29/2026

Join our June Open House to learn about potential membership, partnership, and collaboration opportunities!

05/28/2026

The 2026 Pennovation Accelerator applications go live in just under two months! Learn more about this year's program:

We are excited to announce the 2026 Pennovati