The PROPEL Tech Hub, led by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, seeks to address the critical need for an integrated, end-to-end precision medicine ecosystem that can harness the region’s extensive life sciences assets and research expertise. By uniting biotechnology, medical technology, genomics, synthetic biology, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, the Hub aims to revolutionize the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. This effort is driven by the need to increase the efficiency of technology commercialization, train a diverse biomanufacturing workforce, and enhance collaboration across institutions, civic organizations, and private enterprises. Ultimately, the Hub aspires to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and ensure equitable access to precision medicine advancements in the region.
