The StartUP Fund offers seed-stage investments up to $250,000 to promising start-up companies founded by Penn researchers. It supports early-stage milestones and future financing across all technology sectors. Investments are made via SAFE agreements to help companies based on University innovations achieve growth and commercialization goals.
Eligible companies must be based on Penn technology or ideas, have at least one Penn-affiliated founder, comply with fund use guidelines, and be or become a separate legal entity.
