Commercialization and entrepreneurial growth are two key economic drivers in Greater Philadelphia. With 92 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.

This region boasts a strong entrepreneurial culture supported by:

• A robust commercialization infrastructure
• One of the nation’s largest and richest life sciences industry clusters
• 92 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.