Entrepreneurship
Fostering entrepreneurship is a vital economic development strategy in the 21st century global economy for the creation of jobs than the traditional strategy of chasing big economic development projects—"buffalo hunting."
The Power of Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Innovation Philadelphia is dedicated to improving Philadelphia's reputation among existing and prospective entrepreneurs. Various programs and funding opportunities are available to entrepreneurs including resources such as the Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneurs' Resource Guide which provides Philadelphia entrepreneurs the tools needed for growth.
Funding Opportunities
The Creative Economy Investment Fund is the first of its kind in the United States. The fund is created to support the growth of Philadelphia's technology-enabled creative industries. The Creative Economy Investment Fund provides pre-seed and early-stage investments to creative businesses that start-up and grow in Philadelphia. The fund makes investments using a variety of securities, including debt, equity and a combination of debt and equity, in order to execute its strategies.
Networking Opportunities
Networking and business development events for Philadelphia Entrepreneurs, such as the "Setting Your Business Apart: Secrets for Creative Economy Entrepreneurs" event, and entrepreneurial roundtables offer Philadelphia's entrepreneurial community the ability to meet and exchange ideas to build successful business ventures.