Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZs) are designated zones in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that may be established in communities that host institutions of higher education: colleges, universities, and associate degree technical schools.
Designed to foster innovation and create entrepreneurial opportunities, the zones gather and align the combined resources of educational institutions, private businesses, business support organizations, commercial lending institutions, venture capital networks (including angel investors), and foundations (KIZ partners).
The KIZ program was created in 2004 under the leadership of Governor Edward G. Rendell. |