We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2026 Startup Challenge.
This year’s semifinalist cohort represents a broad cross-section of the Penn community, with founders from the Wharton School, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Arts & Sciences, Penn Carey Law, the Graduate School of Education, and the School of Social Policy & Practice. Together, these ventures reflect the depth and diversity of innovation at Penn, ranging from AI infrastructure, healthcare, and robotics to consumer platforms, media, travel, and social impact.
This year’s semifinalist cohort represents a broad cross-section of the Penn community, with founders from the Wharton School, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Arts & Sciences, Penn Carey Law, the Graduate School of Education, and the School of Social Policy & Practice. Together, these ventures reflect the depth and diversity of innovation at Penn, ranging from AI infrastructure, healthcare, and robotics to consumer platforms, media, travel, and social impact.
