The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) or KIZ, is a powerful initiative that is aligning and rallying the area's best resources to support growing life-science, bio-technology and information technology companies.
CCEDC
Chester County Economic Development Council
We invite you to visit the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) site to find news and events that are important to the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). CCEDC and KIZ companies are eligible to attend the sessions at no cost. (See Event List)
Local Government
KIZ Tax Credit Available
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Innovation Zone touts new jobs in emerging companies
Maria Kleinz works to filter a dye at her job at MTTI. She was an intern with the company when she was a student at WCU and was offered a full time job after she graduated. Staff photo by Amy Dragoo WEST GOSHEN — Maria Kleinz, a recent West Chester University graduate with a chemistry degree, had a... Read more
Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than 7 million revenue increase in last six months – 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained
Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than $7 million revenue increase in last six months. ~ 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained EXTON _ Fifteen of the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies collectively reported more than $7 million in increased revenue for the... Read more
KIZ BOARD News
Villanova engineering students appeared briefly on the PBS News Hour
The suction device developed by Villanova engineering students appeared briefly on the PBS News Hour in a piece on the Solar Suitcase. Watch Video Read More →
Evolve IP Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner
Evolve IP Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner Recognized for creating new opportunities in on-demand software, cloud computing, and SaaS. Press Release: Evolve IP – Tue, Mar 20, 2012 12:14 PM EDT WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Evolve IP, a cloud-based technology provider,... Read more
KIZ Board Member, ProTecs Moves to New Location
As of June 27, 2011, KIZ Board Member, ProTecs has relocated to their new offices in Plymouth Meeting. Please note the change in address below. ProTecs Campus Drive Industrial Park 5110 Campus Drive, Suite 110 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 877-941-1001 toll free 610-941-1001 phone 610-941-0110 fax Read More →
PARTNERS News
Innovation Zone touts new jobs in emerging companies
Maria Kleinz works to filter a dye at her job at MTTI. She was an intern with the company when she was a student at WCU and was offered a full time job after she graduated. Staff photo by Amy Dragoo WEST GOSHEN — Maria Kleinz, a recent West Chester University graduate with a chemistry degree, had a... Read more
Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than 7 million revenue increase in last six months – 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained
Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than $7 million revenue increase in last six months. ~ 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained EXTON _ Fifteen of the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies collectively reported more than $7 million in increased revenue for the... Read more
KIZ COMPANIES News
FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv
FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv Chester County KIZ Company, Fibrocell Science Inc. was featured in the Business section of the Daily Local News Thursday as they recieved Food and Drug Administration approval for their new wrinkle treatment technology called laViv. laViv’s revolutionary... Read more
Evolve IP Technology Assistance Grant
Evolve IP is offering eligible KIZ Companies a Technology Assistance Grant to help with the progress of business productivity. For more information please refer to the attached flyer from Evolve IP. Read More →
DINNIMAN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDITS FOR LOCAL LIFE SCIENCE FIRMS
WEST CHESTER (December 15) – State Senator Andy Dinniman said seven cutting-edge Chester County life science firms have been awarded a total of nearly $600,000 in tax credits from the state program that assists companies with great growth and job-creation potential. Pennsylvania’s Department of Community... Read more
Recent Updates
Power to the Crowd! The Promise (and Pitfalls) of Crowdfunding
The April passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act gave life to “crowdfunding”–providing early-stage companies with a potentially... Read more »
Villanova engineering students appeared briefly on the PBS News Hour
The suction device developed by Villanova engineering students appeared briefly on the PBS News Hour in a piece on the Solar Suitcase. Watch Video Read More →
Evolve IP Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner
Evolve IP Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner Recognized for creating new opportunities in on-demand software, cloud computing, and SaaS. Press Release:... Read more »
Hot Off The Press
Power to the Crowd! The Promise (and Pitfalls) of Crowdfunding
The April passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act gave life to “crowdfunding”–providing early-stage companies with a potentially revolutionary new way to raise capital. Crowdfunding allows companies to raise small amounts of capital from large numbers of investors through the internet and social media. Crowdfunding could dramatically alter the capital-raising landscape. Join Fox Rothschild LLP partner Michael S. Harrington for an informal session examining: What crowdfunding is and how it will be applicable to you Potential ramifications for early-stage companies How the SEC may choose to regulate crowdfunding Register Now Sponsored by the ideas x innovation network (i2n) Read More →