Mission
Our Mission
Innovation Philadelphia is committed to supporting technology-driven economic growth in the Philadelphia Region through growing the for-profit creative industries, attracting and retaining young professionals vital to economic growth, and fostering entrepreneurism and new ideas.
In fulfilling its mission, Innovation Philadelphia will invest resources:
- To establish Philadelphia's Creative Economy as a global hub for creative enterprises, services, and talent;
- To attract and retain the young professional knowledge workers between the ages of 25-34 who are vital to Philadelphia's economic future; and
- To foster entrepreneurism and new ideas for the future growth of Philadelphia.
Industry Focus
Innovation Philadelphia focuses on the following industry sectors:
- Architecture, Engineering and Planning
- Communications and Marketing
- Digital Media and Programming
- Fashion Design, Graphic and Visual Arts and Multimedia Design
- Green Technologies
- Information Technology
- Interior and Industrial Design
- Music, Film and Video Production
- Photography
- Product and Merchandising Design
- Software Development
Core Values
Innovation Philadelphia is guided by a compelling set of Core Values:
- A passionate belief that Philadelphia will become a competitive, 21st century global city and the anchor of an economically successful tri-state Region;
- An unwavering commitment to diversity and the profitable inclusion of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, women, and other minorities in the Philadelphia economy;
- A commitment to work in support of and in cooperation with local governments and our partners in Philadelphia's private, public and non-profit sectors; and
- The knowledge that innovative thinking, new ideas, and responsible risk taking without fear of failure are the keys to Philadelphia's future.