A Community of Innovators

Whether you’re a researcher, a faculty member, a student, an investor seeking what’s next, or looking for your next career move, uCity Square is a vibrant community where you can pursue your mission, collaborate with peers, or just unwind.

What’s Here

An Ecosystem that Creates a Connected Community

uCity Square’s purpose built labs and offices are located in a dense, walkable community directly connected to University City’s world-class colleges and universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions and powered by programming and amenities that convene, connect, and inspire talent across the ecosystem.

Events & Programming

Continuum of Space, Services & Support

Food & Drink

Health & Wellness

Parks & Open Space

Public Art

Apartments

Community Gathering Space

What our Tenants Say

"We’re excited about our first location being in uCity Square. We will be in West Philly, close to where we grew up; have a highly visible location that will allow people to enjoy our beer and our culture; and we plan to give back to the community in any way that we’re able."

Richard Koilor, Co-Owner and Head Brewer at Two Locals Brewing Co.

“We are excited to solidify our footprint within the heart of Philadelphia – which has emerged as a critical hub for the growing cell and gene therapy field. This new space will not only boost community vitality and fuel the local economy, but it will also enable us to accelerate development of our products and ultimately help more patients in need.”

Greg Russotti, PhD, Chief Executive Officer (ad interim) at Century Therapeutics

"uCity brings the ability to interact with more like-minded individuals that are thinking about really innovative ways to solve really challenging problems."

Michael Krautkramer, COO Next Gen Therapeutics at Eli Lilly

Who’s Here

Momentum fueled by proximity

At uCity Square, collide with other like-minded industry leaders in the life science, technology, healthcare, creative, and non-profit fields. Whether you work at a startup or an established company, uCity Square’s innovators all have one thing in common – a relentless curiosity to test the limits and discover something new every day.

Tenant Profile: Spirovant Sciences

Spirovant Sciences is a gene therapy company developing treatments and cures for respiratory diseases, headquartered in Philadelphia at uCity Square.

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Dan Skovronsky: At the Frontlines in a Battle Against Alzheimer’s

The battle against Alzheimer's disease has been one of the most formidable challenges in the field of medical research. However, there are individuals whose dedication and innovative thinking have propelled the scientific community closer to understanding and treating this devastating condition.

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University City Science Center

Helping bright ideas become businesses and nurturing a diverse STEM workforce.

For 60 years, the Science Center has been at the forefront of innovation that elevates uCity Square and enriches our world. They have proven that you can accomplish amazing things when you bring the right people together in the right place at the right time, and they take pride in creating those connections every day.

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