In 2020, Philadelphia was home to nearly 20,000 life science professionals, and that number will grow in the next five years. A new JLL report provides plenty of data behind the region's life sciences industry.

After scanning a QR code, the platform takes fans to unique digital experiences set up by the artists. "The long-term vision of Plynth is to help all creators offer products that bridge the real and the virtual," said founder Jono Matusky.

Check out a roundup of this week's funding announcements from Philly companies in medtech, ecommerce and SaaS.

"It was a distraction to maintain these customers in this category that wasn't our main focus anymore," Slyce CEO Ted Mann said of the deal.

After earning the title of top "emerging" city last year, Philadelphia landed a spot in the overall top 30 of Startup Genome's Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The city scored highest for its market reach and talent.

The cohort of 50 founders receive up to $100,000 in non-dilutive capital. "Being a part of the program will absolutely open up the doors for us," said Frimpong of his virtual experiences startup.

The fall round of 250 "ambitious" entrepreneurs includes familiar names including Tribaja's Shannon Morales and Moxie Labs' Justin Mathews.

Plus, check out these new opportunities for Hurricane Ida relief funding, small business skills development, virtual office hours with a local investor and more.

"They understand the lack of resources currently for these underpowered stores that want delivery," Lula cofounder Adit Gupta said of Uber.

After learning the finer points of SEO to drive traffic to their site, the founders of Sage decided to offer these services for other small businesses. CEO Peter Yeargin talks about the transition.