Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), innovation is a cornerstone of our mission to advance childhood health and wellness around the world. Our Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (OEI) provides a launchpad for researchers and innovators who pioneer cutting-edge solutions for challenges facing pediatric medicine and healthcare.
We encourage all faculty and staff to engage us in the evaluation of their novel digital, diagnostic, device and therapeutic assets. For the most promising innovations, we provide strategy support, technical and business acceleration and investment capital. Our goal is to develop and prepare groundbreaking technologies for commercialization through industry partnership or the formation of a new business.
Interested in partnering with OEI?
We are always looking for the next big idea to advance childhood wellness. Whether you’re a CHOP employee ready to share your innovation with our office, or an external investor, entrepreneur or industry professional interested in shaping the future of pediatric healthcare, we want to hear from you.
Our team
Our experts offer guidance and invaluable resources to help our researchers and staff navigate a clear path toward the development and commercialization of their most promising research and healthcare solutions.
Success stories
Many CHOP employees have partnered with our office to advance their ideas and help shape the future of pediatric healthcare.