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It is our goal to create a Jefferson-wide entrepreneurial ecosystem to advance the commercialization of new technologies.
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United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Mentions in press and media 7
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| May 25, 2019 | 5 trends in growing startup cities from the last decade that you should understand | If you’re moving to a city elsewhere in the world soon, never fear. You’ll never be far from the makings of a modern startup cluster. In the last 25 years, the neatly packaged concept of “startup” that has been largely defined and marketed ... |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Jefferson is hosting a pitch competition for cannabis entrepreneurs | Thomas Jefferson University is looking for aspiring medicinal cannabis or industrial hemp entrepreneurs to join a cannabis-themed pitch competition called JAZ Tank: CannaVATION. On Oct. 3, founders in the cannabis and hemp space will compet... |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Healthcare startups: Apply to Jefferson’s JAZ Tank for a shot at $10K | For its third-annual edition, Jefferson’s JAZ Tank pitch competition is going democratic: the contest’s Business Plan Track will be open to the entire entrepreneurial community. Healthcare-focused startups can apply by March 24 for a shot a... |
| Mar 9, 2017 | This couple is building an app to find LGBTQ-friendly healthcare providers | When Nic Anthony moved to Philadelphia for medical school, she needed to switch her insurance plan and find a new primary care provider. She and her partner, Catherine Hofmann, asked for recommendations on several local queer Facebook group... |
| Oct 21, 2016 | There’s $20,000 up for grabs at this year’s Independence/Jefferson Health Hack | The “new Jefferson” keeps aiming to shake things up. For the second year in a row, the Center City-based teaching hospital is partnering with Independence Blue Cross to delve deep into Philly’s dev talent pool with the Jefferson/Independenc... |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Jefferson CEO: This hackathon is a sign of ‘the new Jefferson’ | Out with the old Jefferson. The local healthcare giant is hosting a hackathon this weekend and it’s just one nod to the new innovation-forward approach that Jefferson, which includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital, is ta... |
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FAQ about Jefferson Innovation
What has the press written about Jefferson Innovation?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Jefferson Innovation, among them “5 trends in growing startup cities from the last decade that you should understand” (May 25, 2019) and “Jefferson is hosting a pitch competition for cannabis entrepreneurs” (Aug 16, 2018).
Is Jefferson Innovation still active?
Yes, Jefferson Innovation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 5, 2021.