Innovation Philadelphia

Innovation does not just happen. It is driven. And the drive for innovation begins here.

Philadelphia has a history of leading innovation, generating new and progressive ideas, and turning these ideas into reality. This ability to be innovative is critical for a competitive advantage, not just for the private sector, but for regions as well. Innovation Philadelphia has developed an innovative strategy, comprised of three integrated initiatives to drive economic growth in the Philadelphia Region, which include:

Cultivating the For-Profit Creative Economy - provide business resources; entrepreneurial assistance; and marketing, networking, and educational opportunities to make Philadelphia's for-profit creative economy a leading source of jobs and wealth in the Philadelphia Region.

Attracting and Retaining Young Professionals - facilitate career and network development; link young professionals to employment opportunities; and showcase Philadelphia to young professionals as a place to live, work and play. Young professionals are critical to fuel economic growth and fill the pipeline with innovative thinkers who will become future entrepreneurs and business and civic leaders in Philadelphia.

Fostering Entrepreneurism and New Ideas - host networking and educational events to link regional entrepreneurs with one another and with the purchasers of their goods and services; and use technology and electronic mediums such as blogs, webinars and webcasts to seek and gather other ideas.


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Creative Economy Investment Fund

Generating business growth. Fostering creative innovation.

The Creative Economy Investment Fund provides pre-seed and early-stage investments to creative economy businesses in the Philadelphia Region. Learn more.

Initial investments include:
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REgister today for Innovation Philadelphia's Creative Association Showcase, July 8, 2009

Innovation Philadelphia and Center City District SIPS host the Creative Associations Showcase.

 

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July 9th, 5:30-9:30pm at the Jamaican Jerk Hut on South Street. Buy your tickets here.


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Creative Association Showcase
July 8, 2009
Join Innovation Philadelphia and network with your fellow creative professionals and meet representatives from regional technology-driven, creative associations at Center City District Sips, this summer’s hottest happy hour series.
Funding Minority Businesses-Where the Rubber Meets the Road
July 14, 2009
The Entrepreneur's Forum of Greater Philadelphia has assembled a panel of minority - owned banks and other leading organizations that are dedicated to helping minority firms fund their businesses and achieve their dreams.
Mind Bootcamp: You Can Do It!
July 29, 2009
Join MindTV for a one day workshop on how to make a 5-minute TV Program.
Innovation Philadelphia
1500 Market Street
2600 Centre Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-496-8110
info@innovationphiladelphia.com