Innovation Philadelphia

l because it is at the heart of innovation, and innovation is a growth driver and, therefore, a business imperative." - Harold G. McGraw III

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; host interactive discussions, called Innovation Forums, to develop ideas that will enhance Philadelphia's entrepreneurial environment and define Philadelphia's future; and use technology and electronic mediums such as blogs, webinars and webcasts to seek and gather other ideas.


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Register Today: Creative Movement conference

Creative Economy in Action. Business Development in Motion.

Register today for Creative Movement, a half-day conference on Thursday, May 22, 2008. Hear from keynote speaker Rolf Smith, Lead Guide of The Virtual Thinking Expedition (vTx) Company, and learn how peer city leaders from Boston, New York City, Pittsburgh and San Diego are leading economic and job growth in creative industry businesses, and changing the landscape of business development. Register Now.

Creative Footprint Report Now Available

Ecomomic Impact of Region's For-Profit Creative Industry

Innovation Philadelphia’s new study, Creative Footprint, is now available. The report measures the size, scope and impact of the for-profit, creative industry. Creative industry employment within the Philadelphia Region generated a total economic impact of nearly $60 billion, ranking the for-profit, creative industry among one of the top industries in the region. Read more.

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. Click here to read more and to apply for the fund. Read more.

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First Step: Getting to the Starting Line
May 14, 2008
The First Step provides you with the tools to evaluate the challenges and feasibility of your business idea through research and planning.
Technology Summit
May 14, 2008
During the one-day event, invited representatives from local businesses will have the chance to make 20-minute presentations to a panel of Unisys employees.
How to Stay Positive in the Face of Challenges and Problems
May 15, 2008
Learn how to adopt a positive attitude while dealing with problems by being more creative, resourceful and generating solutions quickly.
Innovation Philadelphia
1500 Market Street
2600 Centre Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-496-8110
info@innovationphiladelphia.com