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PCI Ventures (UPstart / UPadvisors / Venture WarmUP)

Offers university spin-out support in Pennsylvania through entrepreneur matching, operational coaching, and company development resources.

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PCI Ventures (PCIV) is a division of the Penn Center for Innovation focused on creating early-stage businesses founded on Penn technology. Since 2010, PCIV has partnered with over 200 faculty and staff to launch Penn-based companies. Services include UPstart (company formation + Entrepreneur-in-Residence matching), UPadvisors (support for already-formed companies), and Venture WarmUP (pre-commitme…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: pci.upenn.edu