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Both sides of the city's brain combine here to form the catalysts for Philadelphia's new economy. The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and University City Science Center form a triumvirate of big thinking. They're creating more than doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers and next-generation leaders -- they're also creating a world-class neighborhood rich with diverse restaurants, international talent and big ideas. The University City District has helped bring it all together by backing sustainability, community development and entrepreneurial initiatives. 

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The University City Science Center

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Girl Power, an info session on tax credits and fighting violence in Kingsessing

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PHS at the Viaduct

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: For the Love of Germantown, PHS at the Rail Park and revolutionizing vaccines

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A textile lab at Drexel

Weaving together innovation at Drexel University

The earliest civilizations knew how to weave fiber into textiles. But those products bear little resemblance to the high-tech "functional fabrics" being engineered in Philadelphia -- these miraculous materials can see, hear, sense and communicate.

uCity Square from 37th Street

Say goodbye to the University City you know

Whether it's Drexel's Schuylkill Yards strategy, the Science Center's uCity Square expansion or visions for capping and developing the rail yards north of 30th Street Station, the neighborhood we see today is not long for this world.

The University City Science Center

Giving international companies a soft place to land in Philadelphia

Thanks to an exciting University City Science Center program, businesses seeking a foothold in the U.S. are choosing Philadelphia. These firms are pioneering groundbreaking technologies, transforming sectors such as oncology and wind power.
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University City Founders

Vladimir Kanin of Optiflame Solutions

Vladimir Kanin of Optiflame Solutions

The first Russian company inside the University City Science Center aims to bring wind turbines to residential areas.

Bernardo Cordovez of Optofluidics

Bernardo Cordovez of Optofluidics

City: University City

The first purchase orders are coming in for his company, which is commercializing a breakthrough method to capture and hold tiny particles.

Randy Rayess of VenturePact

Randy Rayess of VenturePact

City: University City

This UPenn student and his partner are investing product development expertise, not dollars, into startups and figuring on a better return.

Daniel Mollicone of Pulsar Informatics

Daniel Mollicone of Pulsar Informatics

City: University City

A partnership forged with a renowned sleep researcher in his backyard has led to an incredibly impactful technology engineering company.

Ben Doranz of Integral Molecular

Ben Doranz of Integral Molecular

City: University City

He has helped drive growth because of his diverse scientific, commercialization and entrpreneurial background, all from the comfort of Philadelphia's brainiest square mile.

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