Commercialization and entrepreneurial growth are two key economic drivers in Greater Philadelphia. With over 100 colleges and universities, independent research centers and science and technology-based companies, the region is soon becoming an economic power.
Greater Philadelphia is actively leveraging its knowledge-based anchors and industries as a catalyst for new ventures and job growth.
Check out our Entrepreneurs’ Resource Directory. Look for funding, find professional and technical expertise and access specialized facilities within Greater Philadelphia.
See how Greater Philadelphia compares to the largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas in terms of Inventors and Patents.
This region boasts a strong entrepreneurial culture supported by:
- Incubators and small business centers
- A robust commercialization infrastructure
- One of the nation’s largest and richest life sciences industry clusters
- Over 100 colleges and universities
- Technology Transfer professionals
- Venture capital
- Support organizations
- Much more
Learn more about Greater Philadelphia’s commercialization resources and support organizations for entrepreneurs*.
Read the CEO Council for Growth’s report entitled Accelerating Technology Transfer in Greater Philadelphia: Identifying Opportunities to Connect Universities with Industry for Regional Economic Development, October 2007.
* Note this list of resources is updated regularly. It is an organic network that inventories the rich commercialization assets across the Greater Philadelphia region. Please email policy@selectgreaterphila.com to request to have your organization included.
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