As a program of the CCEDC, i2n is the resources group designated to assist eligible companies in Chester County and Delaware County. Offering a comprehensive package of resources, services, and opportunities, i2n primarily serves emerging growth businesses in the life science, information technology and energy sectors that are eight years old or less. Through the facilitation of funding provided by diversified, private investors and public sources, the establishment of strategic network alliances, and the development of innovation centers, i2n expands upon the best practices in technology-based economic development. Read more
Local Entrepreneurs Supported in their Quest to Innovate
One of our early i2n innovation success stories is EvolveIP, founded by Guy Fardone. Let's hear directly from Guy as he shares his thoughts on how startups, like his, are supported by this community that nurtures a culture of innovation!
Prompting the Start-Up of i2n
To drive Pennsylvania's economic development, Keystone Innovation Zones were created (also known as KIZs). As a unit, and within a geographically defined 'zone', educational institutions, economic developers, businesses, capital sources and community leaders come together to implement an effective network of resources for startup companies in innovative industries. Through the advancement of these entrepreneurial organizations, new jobs result, stimulating economic and social growth throughout the state. In March 2012, the Chester County KIZ and the Delaware County KIZ consolidated, forming the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), now a Chester County Economic Development (CCEDC) initiative. i2n represents the resources group established specifically to support the entrepreneurial, innovative companies in Chester County and Delaware County.
