Strong Backbone for Victory: Cortical Concepts Wins Wharton Business Plan Competition Michelson Grand Prize with Device that Helps Osteoporosis Patients Improve Bone Strength; “Kembrel.com” Wins “People’s Choice” Award with Private Sales for Co-eds
Philadelphia, PA — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced that student team Cortical Concepts, whose “Cortical Anchor” device aims to increase spine stability for osteoporosis surgery patients, won the $20,000 Michelson Grand Prize of the 2010 Wharton Business Plan Competition (http://bpc.wharton.upenn.edu). The prize was awarded at the Wharton School’s annual Venture Finals, April 28, 2010, where student finalists received more than $75,000 in combined cash prizes and in-kind legal/accounting services. More »