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Discovery Takes Flight

The Innovation Nest (iNest) is Temple University's innovation hub, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry partners to transform groundbreaking discoveries into real-world solutions. 

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Calling All Innovators

We are now partnering with companies interested in space and innovators interested in engaging with us. 

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Events

  • Seed to Success: A Spotlight on Internal Funding Awardees

    Sep. 17, 2026 3:00 p.m.

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    4:00 p.m.

  • 2026 Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition

    Sep. 18, 2026 2:00 p.m.

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    5:00 p.m.

  • MADV 2026 Fall Venture Forum

    Sep. 24, 2026 1:30 p.m.

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    6:00 p.m.

  • Research Resources Day (Fall 2026)

    Sep. 29, 2026 11:30 a.m.

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    2:00 p.m.

  • iNest Coworking Wednesdays: Fashion Innovation

    Oct. 7, 2026 11:30 a.m.

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    1:00 p.m.

  • iNest Power Lunch with Archimedic

    Oct. 15, 2026 11:30 p.m.

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    Dec. 10, 2026 1:00 p.m.

  • NSF I-Corps (Fall 2026)

    Oct. 19, 2026 6:00 p.m.

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    Nov. 3, 2026 9:00 p.m.

  • iNest Coworking Wednesdays: Founder's Journey- Proditec

    Nov. 4, 2026 11:30 a.m.

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    1:00 p.m.

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Mayor Parker speaking at iNest

Innovation Nest Grand Opening

"I am here to publicly state that our city promises to support and affirm these goals (of iNest) in any way we can. Philadelphia, if we all work together, we can become the safest, cleanest, greenest big city in America. iNest fits into the vision. iNest fits into the goal." -Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia

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A group of people talking at the Innovation Nest Grand Opening on March 19, 2024

Contact Us

The iNest is a springboard to launch an innovation zone in North Philadelphia. To learn more, please contact J. Todd Abrams, Executive Director, Innovation Nest, at todd.abrams@temple.edu or (215) 204-8823. The iNest is located at 3223 N. Broad St., Suite 490, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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