Jefferson Strategic Ventures

How can disruptive innovation make an impact on healthcare and education?  Jefferson Strategic Ventures, established in 2017, is answering this question. 

Jefferson Strategic Ventures (JSV) sources new technologies created by entities external to Jefferson.  We then position the talent, settings, and resources to co-develop, enhance the product and commercialize across the United States, and beyond.  JSV is a team of forward-thinking individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, experience, and insight to the table for a mutually beneficial partnership. 

Be Bold | Think Differently

What we do – creating a real-world living laboratory for external partners 

Identify Transformational Technology

Jefferson Strategic Ventures utilizes the Jefferson enterprise to evaluate innovative technologies for fit and impact by tapping into our internal network of healthcare, textile, fashion, architecture, business, software, user experience, and operational experts.

Co-Development

Jefferson Strategic Ventures works alongside our external partners every step of the way to enhance their products, underpinned by a top-rated academic system with leading national expertise.

Test & Pilot

Jefferson Strategic Ventures provides real-time, real-world feedback which can lead to optimal opportunities for advanced development.

Deploy & Implement

Jefferson Strategic Ventures provides support for commercialization efforts.  Our office will initiate referrals to healthcare systems, obtain testimonials from reputable experts, and source scientific validation.

Improve Lives

Better outcomes and better lives through innovation

Partnerships

It is important to Jefferson Strategic Ventures to create strong, valuable and longstanding partnerships in which both parties are aligned and laser focused on a best in class product or service.   

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Who We Are

Jefferson Strategic Ventures is a team of forward-thinking individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, experience, and insight to the table for a mutually beneficial partnership.

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The vision at Jefferson is to reimagine health education and discovery to create unparralled value.  JSV’s functions are fundamental to allow us to become that organization that is known for innovation and creative partnerships.

Laurence Merlis, MBA FACHE EVP, Strategic Partnerships, Ventures & Innovation

Other Jefferson Strategic Ventures Initiatives

The Lambert Center

Jefferson is the first major health sciences university in the United States to provide a comprehensive academic resource for the medicinal application and business of cannabis and hemp.

2100: A Health Odyssey

2100: A Health Odyssey, an international science fiction short story competition, asked writers and thinkers around the world to explore how health and healthcare will impact lives in the U.S. in the year 2100.

Innovation Champions

Jefferson Strategic Ventures is committed to acknowledging and celebrating our internal Jefferson champions. They are the experts, the ones that embrace and operationalize our work, and without them we could not push innovation forward.  Check out our 2018 Innovation Champions' Celebration video.

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Jefferson Strategic Ventures

125 S. Ninth Street - Sheridan Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-8987

JSV@jefferson.edu

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