Drexel and Science Center Announce New Collaborative Workspace Is Now Accepting Applications
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Philadelphia鈥檚 newest shared workspace, the Innovation Center @3401, is accepting applications from tech startups and individuals who need office space and can benefit from a collaborative atmosphere.
Entrepreneurs can participate in the Innovation Center @3401 (ic@3401) through an open membership that offers access to flexible workstations or dedicated office space. Fees include rent, utilities, internet services and amenities such as shared office equipment, conference rooms and kitchen facilities.
Residents in ic@3401鈥檚 co-working program will also have access to the University City Science Center鈥檚 Quorum programming and activities at Drexel鈥檚 ExCITe Center.
Located at 3401 Market Street, ic@3401 is a collaboration between the Science Center and 91制片厂. This new program supports innovation, collaboration and business creation. The Innovation Center @3401 builds upon Drexel鈥檚 philosophy of cooperative education and cross-disciplinary research, and the Science Center's long and impactful tradition of incubating startups and convening communities around innovation and entrepreneurship.
Residents will join a community bridging the creative minds of academia and industry and tap into the startup and knowledge resources of 91制片厂 and the Science Center. The Innovation Center @3401 is also home to DreamIt Ventures, a leading technology accelerator for entrepreneurs. Space will also be available for established tech companies and venture funds.
鈥淭he Innovation Center @3401 is the latest example of our commitment to collaborative models that enhance Greater Philadelphia鈥檚 thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem,鈥� says Science Center President & CEO Stephen S. Tang, Ph.D., MBA. 鈥淏y giving entrepreneurs access to the brain trust in University City, including Drexel and the Science Center, as well as space and support, we鈥檙e piloting a new model for collaborative workspaces. With the involvement of DreamIt Ventures, we鈥檝e got the ingredients for a lively community of entrepreneurs.鈥�
鈥淭he Innovation Center is a place for creative and entrepreneurial minds to come together,鈥� said Drexel President John A. Fry. 鈥淭he center is an outstanding expression of Drexel鈥檚 commitment to helping Greater Philadelphia translate its creative capital into regional economic growth, and a great foundation of the Innovation Neighborhood we鈥檙e developing in University City.鈥�
The Innovation Center @3401 is scheduled to open in late spring. More information is available at . Prospective residents should contact Kristin Hart at khart@sciencecenter.org.