Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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PA Department of Community and Economic Development
The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania citizens while assuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.
400 North Street
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
17120
United States
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
17120
United States
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Coordinator Locations
There are 29 KIZ regions located in Pennsylvania. Contact your coordinator to find out if your business is eligible for the KIZ Tax Credit program
Keystone Innovation Zone
Click on the regions or icons in Pennsylvania to see contact information about each Keystone Innovation Zone.
KIZ Quick Facts
Keystone Innovation Zones | Inception to date | 2018 Calendar Year |
---|---|---|
Jobs created | 11,671 | 1,057 |
Jobs retained | 31,000 | 2,957 |
Businesses assisted | 7,120 | 56 |
PA graduates hired | 3,555 | 273 |
Patents filed | 2,957 | 138 |
Patents awarded | 838 | 52 |
Software copyrights filed | 292 | 75 |
Software copyrights awarded | 127 | 29 |
Licenses granted | 45,051 | 2,472 |
Licensing revenue | $254,264,964 | $53,491,506 |
RDT&E expenditures | $1,107,640,699 | $102,719,658 |
Tax Credits Awarded (2006 to 2017) | $150,813,495 | $14,740,036 |
611 Corridor KIZ/also known as BioLaunch611+ KIZ
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Bryan Tsao
- 785.656.0891
Grantee
- BioStrategy Partners
Counties in this Region
- Montgomery
- Philadelphia
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Oncology
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes and Aging
- Information Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- Temple University
- Bucks County Community College
- Lasalle University
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- Montgomery County Community College
- Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Beaver County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Edward Nemeth
- 724.728.8610
Grantee
- Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
Counties in this Region
- Beaver
Industries
- Medical Devices
Educational Institutions
- Geneva College
- Robert Morris College
- Penn State Beaver
- Beaver County Community College
Bucks County Biotechnology
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Judith Marchand
- 215.489.4943
Grantee
- The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, Inc.
Counties in this Region
- Bucks
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Viral Hepatitus
- Liver Cancer Research
- Information Technology
- Advanced & Diversified Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- Delaware Valley - College of Science and Agriculture
- Drexel University - Institute for Biotechnology/Virology Research
- Bucks County Community College
- Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research
i2n-Ideas x Innovation Network
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Marianne Stack
- 610.458.5700
Grantee
- Chester County Economic Development Council
Counties in this Region
- Chester
- Delaware
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Biotech
- Information Technology
- Homeland Security IT
- National Defense IT
- Performance Materials & Manufacturing
- Advanced Communications
- Information Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Health Care
Educational Institutions
- Penn State-Great Valley
- West Chester University
- Villanova University
- Widener University
- Delaware County Community College
Erie
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Heidi Sullivan
- 814.898.6650
Grantee
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP
Counties in this Region
- Erie
Industries
- Information Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- Homeland Security
Educational Institutions
- Gannon University
- Mercyhurst College
- Penn State Behrend
- Edinboro University
Fayette-Washington
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Lori Ann Scott
- 724.437.7913 x212
Grantee
- Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Counties in this Region
- Fayette
- Washington
Industries
- Energy
- Defense
- Information Technology
Educational Institutions
- Washington & Jefferson College
- California University of Pennsylvania
- Penn State University - Fayette
Greater Johnstown
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Blake Fleegle
- 814.254.4023
Grantee
- Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI)
Counties in this Region
- Cambria
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Environmental Technologies
- Information Systems & Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Mount Aloysius College
- Penn Highland Community College (three campuses)
- Saint Francis University
Greater Oakland
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Melissa Becker
- 412.918.4225
Grantee
- Pittsburgh Technology Council
Counties in this Region
- Allegheny
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Speciality Chemicals
- Information Technology
- Robotics
- Horizon Technologies
- Nanotech
- MEMS
Educational Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh
- Carneige Mellon University
Greater Reading
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Debra L. Millman, Esq.
- 610.898.7798
Grantee
- Greater Berks Development Fund
Counties in this Region
- Berks
- Lehigh
Industries
- AMDM
- Business Services
- Life Science
- High Tech
Educational Institutions
- PSU Berks
- Kutztown University
- Albright College
- Alvernia College
- Reading Area Community College
Greater Susquehanna
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Jennifer Wakeman
- 570.284.4296
Grantee
- Rural Business innovation Corporation (RBI)
Counties in this Region
- Columbia
- Montour
- Union
- Northumberland
- Snyder
Industries
- Information Technology (e-learning)
- Life Sciences
- Health Care
- Wood Products
- Diversified Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- Bucknell University
- Susquehanna University
- Bloomsburg University
- Geisinger University
- Lackawanna College
Harrisburg Market
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Jon Cherry
- 717.213.5036
Grantee
- Capital Region Economic Development Corporation
Counties in this Region
- Dauphin
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Advanced Manufacturing.
- Business Technology Solutions
Educational Institutions
- Hershey Medical Center
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Messiah College
- Central Pennsylvania College
- Harrisburg University
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Dickinson College
- Shippensburg
Huntingdon County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Debra Clark
- 814.506.8287
Grantee
- Huntingdon County Business & Industry, Inc.
Counties in this Region
- Huntingdon
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Information Technology
Educational Institutions
- Juniata College
I-99 Innovation Corridor
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Matthew Fox
- 814.944.6113
Grantee
- Altoona Blair County Development Corporation
Counties in this Region
- Blair
- Bedford
- Centre
Industries
- Materials Science & Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Information Sciences & Technology
- Additive Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- Penn State University
Indiana County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Byron G. Stauffer, Jr.
- 724.465.3870
Grantee
- Indiana County Office of Planning and Development
Counties in this Region
- Indiana
Industries
- Advanced/Diversified Manufactoring
- Advanced Sustainable Energy
- Homeland Security and National Defense
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
Educational Institutions
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Indiana County Campus of Westmoreland CC
- Indiana County Technology Center
Lackawanna County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Don Webster
- 570.341.8099
Grantee
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Technology Institute dba TecBridge
Counties in this Region
- Lackawanna
Industries
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences
- Nanotechnology
- Advanced Manufacturing & Plastics
- Information Technology
- New Media
- Back Office/Finance
Educational Institutions
- Lackawanna College
- University of Scranton
- The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC)
- Marywood University
- Johnson College
- Keystone College
- Penn State University - Scranton
Luzerne County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Don Webster
- 570.341.8099
Grantee
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Technology Institute dba TecBridge
Counties in this Region
- Luzerne
Industries
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences
- Nanotechnology
- Advanced Manufacturing & Plastics
- Information Technology/New Media
- Back Office/Finance
Educational Institutions
- King's College
- Wilkes University
- Misericordia University
- Luzerne County Community College
- Penn State University - Hazelton
- Penn State University - Wilkes-Barre
Navy Yard
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Dylan M. Langley
- 215.218.2840
Grantee
- Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
Counties in this Region
- Philadelphia
Industries
- Power &
- Nanotechnology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Communications & IT
- Homeland Security
- Life Sciences
Educational Institutions
- Penn State University
Lancaster City
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Jeremy R. Young
- 717.696.6200
Grantee
- James Street Improvement District
Counties in this Region
- Lancaster
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Communications & Information Technology
- Agriculture & Food Processing
Educational Institutions
- Franklin & Marshall College
Northwest PA
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Jo Cramer
- 814.677.4800 x113
Grantee
- Northwest PA regional Planning & Development Commission
Counties in this Region
- Clarion
- Crawford
- Mercer
- Warren
Industries
- Clean Technology
- Energy Conversion
- Environmental Sustainability
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
Educational Institutions
- Allegheny College
- Clarion University
- University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
- Thiel College
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Central
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Shyvonne Hall
- 412.586.7635
Grantee
- Urban Innovation 21 (Formerly: The Hill House Economic Development Corporation)
Counties in this Region
- Allegheny
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Information Technology
- Advanced Materials
Educational Institutions
- Community College of Allegheny County
- Carlow University
- Duquesne University
- Point Park University
Pocono Mountains
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Mary Frances Postupack
- 570.422.7920
Grantee
- Center for Research and Economic Development
Counties in this Region
- Monroe
Industries
- Homeland Security
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Healthcare
- Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing
Educational Institutions
- East Stroudsburg University
Southside Bethlehem
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Asher Schiavone
- 610.865.4347
Grantee
- Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation
Counties in this Region
- Lehigh
- Northampton
Industries
- Financial Services/Information Technology
- Opto/Micro Electronics
- Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology
- Life Sciences
- Energy
Educational Institutions
- Lehigh University
- Northampton Community College
Tri-County
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Katie Lenze
- 814.773.3162
Grantee
- North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission
Counties in this Region
- Jefferson
- Elk
- Clearfield
Industries
- Advanced & Diversified Manufacturing
- Energy/Biomass
- Information Technology
Educational Institutions
- PSU DuBois
- DuBois Business College
- Jeff Tech
University City
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Alafia Simmons
- 215.966.6161
Grantee
- University City Science Center
Counties in this Region
- Philadelphia
Industries
- Life Sciences Innovation
- Information Technology
- Nanotechnology
Educational Institutions
- University of Pennsylvania
- Drexel University
- Thomas Jefferson University
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
- Wistar Institute
Waynesburg
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Barb Kirby
- 724.852.2965
Grantee
- Greene County Industrial Development Corporation
Counties in this Region
- Greene
Industries
- Energy & Environmental Technologies
- Advanced Materials & Diversified Manufacturing
- Defense & Homeland Security
- Information Technology & Communications
Educational Institutions
- Waynesburg College
- University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center
- Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Westmoreland
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- James Smith
- Kyle Martin
- 724.830.3604
Grantee
- Economic Growth Connection
Counties in this Region
- Westmoreland
Industries
- Advanced Materials & Diversified Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- Bio-Medical
- Information Technology
Educational Institutions
- Saint Vincent College
- Seton Hill University
- Penn State University - New Kensington
- University of Pittsburgh -- Greensburg
- Westmoreland Community College
Williamsport/Lycoming
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Lauri Moon
- 570.329.3200 x8080
Grantee
- Innovative Manufacturer's Center (IMC)
Counties in this Region
- Lycoming
Industries
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Plastics
- Wood
- Information Technology
Educational Institutions
- Lycoming College
- Penn College of Technology
York
KIZ Coordinator & Contact Info
- Kenetha Hansen
- 717.718.7841
Grantee
- York County Economic Alliance
Counties in this Region
- York
Industries
- Advanced Materials & Diversified Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- Information Sciences
- Food Sciences
Educational Institutions
- York College
- PSU York
- Harrisburg Area Community College - York Campus
KIZ Facts
- As a component of the Rendell Administration’s Economic Stimulus Plan, the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) program (2004) was designed to address the lack of entrepreneurial activity and knowledge economy growth around Pennsylvania’s research and development clusters.
- These KIZs were established around institutions of higher education located in both rural and urban regions and focus on utilizing Pennsylvania’s institutions of higher education as economic drivers.
- Each KIZ contains different partnerships from their region that include, but not limited to economic development providers, local governments, financial institutions and venture capitalists.
- Each KIZ focuses on its region’s individual competitive target industries.
- The 29 KIZs located throughout Pennsylvania serve both rural and urban regions and are partnered up with over 91 institutions of higher education (IHE) that range from research universities to local community colleges.
- Since inception, the KIZ program has assisted in the creation of more than 11,600 jobs.
Funding
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) | $17,480,525 |
Keystone Innovation Zone Companion Programs | |
Keystone Innovation Grant (KIG) Technology Commercialization | $9,864,427 |
Keystone Innovation Zone Starter Kit (KISK) Faculty Recruitment | $11,500,229 |
TOTAL: | $21,364,656 |