Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program Drives $137M in Healthcare Innovation Capital as it Launches its 10th Cohort
Posted by Abby McInturf on February 18, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 18, 2026) – Alumni of the Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program (CRP) have collectively raised $137 million, advancing healthcare innovation, creating jobs, and attracting investor interest from across the country. As the organization prepares to welcome its 10th cohort March 2-6, this milestone underscores the Science Center’s role in strengthening the capital layer of the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
As a core pillar of The Translation ProjectTM, the Science Center’s operating system for accelerating the translation of healthcare innovations into real-world solutions, CRP is designed for companies approaching a first institutional fundraising round, CRP equips founders with the network, insights, and practical skills needed to engage credibly and confidently with healthcare stakeholders.
