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BIO 2007 • May 6-9 • Boston
At BIO 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and its partners represented the state’s world-class research institutions, emerging companies, mature industry and global pharmaceuticals. At the event, held in Boston from May 6-9, Penn State was one of several partners on-hand to attract companies to Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania delivers the funding, access, and expertise to help businesses succeed. For example, Pennsylvania is the only state to dedicate 100% of all tobacco settlement funds to health-related programs, a $2 billion multi-year commitment to life sciences.
Designed to foster community/university partnerships, technology transfer and entrepreneurship, Pennsylvania committed $3.7 million to Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZs), $10 million in Keystone Innovation Grants and $6 million in Keystone Innovation Starter Kits.
Commercialization is supported in PA by three nationally recognized life sciences greenhouses, industry-specific business incubators. Pennsylvania also boasts a network of support organizations such as Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Governor’s Action Team, Office of International Business Development and more.
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IRO Event Page: www.iro.psu.edu/bio